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Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa to participate in the 21st Edition of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA)

Sonke Gender Justice, in collaboration with MenEngage Africa and Southern Africa AIDS Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS), will host 2 (two) high-level side events at the 21st Edition of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA). This crossbreed (in-person and virtual). The high-level side events will take place on December 07 and …

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MenEngage Africa observes 16 Days of Activism

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on December 10th, Human Rights Day. This is an opportunity for us all to reaffirm our commitment to ending gender-based violence and hold one another accountable. …

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Tribute by MenEngage nigeria network for global communications specialist Sonke Gender Justice Khopotso Mangoenyane Bodibe

The news of your death came to us as shock. Sorrow fills our hearts this sad moment, a sorrow that is deep. Khopotso has silently closed the door of life and departed from us.

MenEngage Africa urges the world to condemn Israel’s assaults on Palestine

The latest series of brutal Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people cannot go unchallenged and MenEngage Africa calls on African and the entire world leaders to unequivocally stand with the people of Palestine to condemn and act to end this violence.

Namibia & Rwanda among world’s top 10 gender-equal societies

Namibia and Rwanda, two of 22 member countries of MenEngage Africa Alliance, are the only countries in sub-Saharan Africa that are fast moving towards attaining gender equality, and they rank 6th and 7th in world rankings, respectively, placing them among the world’s top 10 most gender-equal societies.

Men’s involvement & tough action by African leaders needed to stop FGM

Saturday marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) under the theme “No Time for Global Inaction, Unite, Fund, and Act to End Female Genital Mutilation”. FGM is a procedure that partially or totally removes a female’s external genitalia for non-medical reasons, causing irreparable and irreversible harm, as well as life-long …

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MenEngage Swaziland condemns cop’s murder of wife and her lover

As the world and the country is affected by COVID-19, a new norm has been established resulting in the lockdown of countries, including Eswatini, and life as we know it has altered and is nearing a stand-still. In such situations it is not surprising, albeit unfortunate, that people seem to buckle under the pressure created …

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MenEngage Botswana welcomes suspension of MP following allegations of defiling a minor

MenEngage Botswana welcomes the decision by the Botswana Democratic Party to suspend the Member of Parliament for Nata-Gweta, Mr Polson Majaga, following allegations of defilement of a minor. It is our belief that not only will the suspension assist in the investigation of the case, it also shows zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation. We …

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MenEngage Botswana concerned about allegations of statutory rape by MP

MenEngage Botswana is greatly disappointed by reports on the alleged defilement of a minor by Member of Parliament for Nata-Gweta constituency by Mr Polson Majaga. The welfare of children remains threatened due to actions such as defilement which sometimes go unreported or are ignored when high ranking officials are implicated. We wish to caution that …

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Men can end sexual harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace is varied and prevalent in Uganda and there must be stronger commitment to address this illicit act. For far too long, women have been subject to gender-based discrimination and violence in the workplace. The recent allegations of sexual harassment being reported in various media platforms underpin a much larger issue …

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World leaders must act now to protect girls’ childhoods says Society for the Improvement of Rural People (SIRP Nigeria)

Society for the Improvement of Rural People today publicly called on the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR and the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, to reinforce their commitment to end child marriage in Nigeria; at an event held in …

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To end gender-based violence we need to break the culture of silence

For far too long, impunity, silence, stigma and shame have fuelled gender-based violence to alarming levels.

Statement from Congo Men’s Network following detainment of two staff members by Congolese authorities

COMEN staff and partners were detained by authorities in Nyanzale, North Kivu Province, DRC.

Statement by the MenEngage Zambia Alliance on International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, MenEngage Zambia Alliance reflects on how to redress the high prevalence of gender inequalities in Zambia.

MenEngage Africa calls upon its partners in civil society and government to prioritise promoting and protecting women’s rights

This Women’s Day, MenEngage Africa renews its call for a just and sustainable future for all.

#ArudiShuleni: Joint Statement by a coalition of civil society organisations on re-entry to school for girls after they have given birth

Civil society representatives, parents, citizens and community members all speak out to defend the rights of Tanzania’s young girls.

MenEngage Africa commends Mozambique for decriminalisation of homosexuality and urges other African countries to follow suit

Mozambique’s successful abolishment of colonial-era anti-homosexuality laws provides an example for all African countries to follow.

News Type: Press Releases

Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa to participate in the 21st Edition of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA)

MenEngage Africa observes 16 Days of Activism

Tribute by MenEngage nigeria network for global communications specialist Sonke Gender Justice Khopotso Mangoenyane Bodibe

MenEngage Africa urges the world to condemn Israel’s assaults on Palestine

Namibia & Rwanda among world’s top 10 gender-equal societies

Men’s involvement & tough action by African leaders needed to stop FGM

MenEngage Swaziland condemns cop’s murder of wife and her lover

MenEngage Botswana welcomes suspension of MP following allegations of defiling a minor

MenEngage Botswana concerned about allegations of statutory rape by MP

Men can end sexual harassment

World leaders must act now to protect girls’ childhoods says Society for the Improvement of Rural People (SIRP Nigeria)

To end gender-based violence we need to break the culture of silence

Statement from Congo Men’s Network following detainment of two staff members by Congolese authorities

Statement by the MenEngage Zambia Alliance on International Women’s Day

MenEngage Africa calls upon its partners in civil society and government to prioritise promoting and protecting women’s rights

#ArudiShuleni: Joint Statement by a coalition of civil society organisations on re-entry to school for girls after they have given birth

MenEngage Africa mourns the death of UNFPA chief

MenEngage Africa manager makes submission at SADC parliamentary round-table

Be Mobile cellular phone network irresponsibly perpetuates ‘Blesser’ phenomenon

Violence against women and children must stop now!

Responding to conflict and sexual & gender-based violence in the Great Lakes Region

MenEngage Africa calls for speedy intervention and resolution of Burundi crisis

Against gender-based violence: Scaling up efforts to end gender-based violence in Africa

MenEngage Africa commends Mozambique for decriminalisation of homosexuality and urges other African countries to follow suit

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