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Thuthuzela Care Centres

Rape Crisis: A lifeline for survivors in the ongoing battle against sexual violence

South Africa

Rape Crisis: A lifeline for survivors in the ongoing battle against sexual violence

By Sue Segar

State funding of GBV interventions — it can only work if we all work together

South Africa

State funding of GBV interventions — it can only work if we all work together

By Jeanne Bodenstein, Alison Tilley and Sino Mdunjeni

Thuthuzela centres working well to support rape victims – but experts say we need more of them

South Africa

Thuthuzela centres working well to support rape victims – but experts say we need more of them

By Sue Segar

Not too late to help primary healthcare clinics detect signs of domestic violence

South Africa

Not too late to help primary healthcare clinics detect signs of domestic violence

By Lisa Vetten

Netcare sexual assault centres: Are they as publicised?

South Africa

Netcare sexual assault centres: Are they as publicised?

By Tariro Washinyira

World expert on cervical cancer Professor Lynette Denny reflects on an extraordinary life of service

South Africa

World expert on cervical cancer Professor Lynette Denny reflects on an extraordinary life of service

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

Government releases report on emergency R1.6bn plan to combat gender-based violence

South Africa

Government releases report on emergency R1.6bn plan to combat gender-based violence

By Sandisiwe Shoba

Society has failed women at every level, more so rural womxn

South Africa

Society has failed women at every level, more so rural womxn

By Abongile Nkanisa

You strike the woman, you (still) strike the rock

South Africa

You strike the woman, you (still) strike the rock

By John Groarke

Rape, Unresolved – Crime Stats highlight urgent need to address gender-based violence

South Africa

Rape, Unresolved – Crime Stats highlight urgent need to address gender-based violence

By Alison Tilley and Kathleen Dey