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Women Activists Have Dominated the Activism Space in 2018

According to a report by Amnesty International, women activists have led the charge this year #WomenSayNoMore

International (LiveSA) – While women’s rights groups have always been active in the social justice space, 2018 saw women take the forefront in fighting for their rights on a grand scale. According to the latest report by the Amnesty International called Rights Today, in the past year of activism, women have led the charge.  The report launched earlier this week reviews on the state of human…

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Murders of Women in South Africa Increases

2,930 murders of women were reported in 2016/2017

South Africa (LiveSA) – South Africa is a dangerous place to live, especially for women. The South African Police Service (SAPS) released the crime stats for the 2017/2018 period, Tuesday in Cape Town. Police Minister, Bheki Cele, addressed the press at the Imbizo Room in Parliament.

Crimes that have seen notable increases include violent crimes such as cash in transit heists and child…

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It’s the culture of silence around FGM that allows it to prevail. #ihavespoken #EndFGM Africa (LiveSA) -  The Girl Generation (TGG), the largest ever African-led initiative are working towards ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).The organisation has mobilised influencers and many young activists in order to launch their campaign to bring awareness to the cause, bring social change and challenge the deep-rooted beliefs that allow the practice of FGM to continue…

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