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| Year-end report 2009 |
2009 saw a turning point for Masimanyane as the organisation developed a much stronger regional and global profile while also growing its local and national work considerably at both a policy and programmatic level. Click HERE to download |
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| Looking for Consultant to conduct external evaluation |
Masimanyane is looking for a consultant to conduct an external evaluation of our organisation. We are looking for someone with a strong track record as a gender expert but must also have a strong understanding of organisational development.
Please find below a downloadable copy of the Terms of Reference and send forward it to anyone whom you think would be a good consultant to conduct this evaluation.
Click HERE to download.
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| On the participation of women in Iraq - 54th CSW Conference |
Earlier this year, Masimanyane went to the United Nations in New York to present their work at the 54th CSW Conference. Masimanyane showcased their solidarity work in Iraq and the session was moderated by Dr Lesley Ann Foster. Below you will find the full CSW report. Click HERE to download. |
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| Human trafficking workshop by Susan Kreston |
Susan Kreston returned to East London to present a three-day workshop on human trafficking. Amongst the audience were members of the South African Police Service, The National Prosecuting Authority and the Department of Social Development. Below are three slideshow presentations that were viewed by the audience. Click on each to download them. Day One - Trafficking in Human Beings |
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| Human Development & Public Participation |
Dr Lesley Ann Foster recently addressed graduates at Fort Hare University's graduation ceremony. She spoke about the significance of serving people and uplifting them to achieve the success that these students have. However, she also reminded them of the challenges South African society faces with regards to the high amount of graduates who remain unemployed. Click HERE to read the speech |
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| Patterns of Human Trafficking in Southern Africa |
An insightful presentation made by Karen Blackman of the International Organisation for Migration focuses on the patterns and routes of human trafficking in Southern Africa. Click HERE to view the presentation. |
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| Presentation: Networking Potentials & Strategies to Stop Trafficking on Women & Children |
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| Human Rights Club |
Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre has launched human rights club in some schools in Mdantsane, Pefferville, Alphendale, Click HERE to read |
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| The Realities of ‘Choice’ in Africa: Implications for Sexuality, Vulnerability, and HIV/AIDS |
Chi Chi Undie of the Population Council looks at the meaning of choice and how it affects the sexualities, vulnerability and HIV/Aids Pandemic in Africa.
Click HERE to download. |
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| A Call to Men - Ted Bunch's South African schedule |
Ted Bunch, co-founder of American organisation A Call to Men, is in South Africa to educate and rally men to counter violence against women. He will be in East London from February 15th till the 18th. Click HERE to download. |
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| Masimanyane Haiti initiative |
I am sure that every one of you has wondered over the past weeks how you could help the Haitian people who have suffered so much with the recent earthquake that they suffered. I am writing to ask for your help with a humanitarian assistance drive that Masimanyane is undertaking. It has been brought to our notice that women and girls are experiencing huge difficulties in the wake of the earthquake. As always, women and girls are not receiving the specific assistance that they require. Click HERE to read the report. |
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| Biographies of activists attending the Global Meeting |
The following document contains short descriptions of the activists attending the Global Meeting held at the Buffalo Club between the 14th and 16th October. Click HERE to download. |
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| Global consultation on violence against women |
Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive forms of human rights violations across the world. Women in most communities and across all societies are subjected to various forms of violence in their private and public lives. During the last decade, violence against women has gained international recognition as a grave social and human rights concern. Violence against women impacts seriously on women's lives and their health, their productivity and their well-being. It needs to be addressed as cross-cutting in every respect. Click HERE to download. |
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| ‘The Feminisation Of Poverty’: A Disabling Discourse |
It has become almost a mantra that women are the worst affected by the growing poverty that characterises society today, and that any serious attempt at poverty alleviation or eradication needs to target women as a group. The statement quoted above is just one of the many adverts and slogans that appear on the sidebar of a google search results page when one types in the word 'poverty'. Click HERE to download. |
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| Masimanyane Violence Against Women Research Report 1999 |
Click HERE to download |
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| Engaging men and boys in ending violence against women |
Working with men and boys to end violence against women has become a global discussion. More so, it has become a major focus of the development community and donor agencies. Recognition has been made that male violence against women is one of the most critical problems facing women across all racial, education social and economic divides in the world and it is a result of patriarchy and the unequal relations between men and women. While Violence against women is not a women’s problem but it is a man’s problem, women bear the brunt of men’s violence. Click HERE to download. |
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| 2008 year end report |
Violence against women continues unabated in the country inspite of the may policies, programmes and response from government civil society and the business sector. Reported rape has increased in some provinces, domestic violence has increased and trafficking is now a full fledged form of violence that has taken the country by storm. The Eastern Cape where Masimanyane operates, has been reported as having one of the highest levels of reported rape and it has the highest levels of trafficking according to a report by the International Organisation on migration. The 2008 year end report provides information on Masimanyane's work addressing violence against women in the Eastern Cape Province of Southern Africa and the world.
Click HERE to download. |
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| Masimanyane 2006 year-end report |
Click HERE to download |
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| The Intersectionality of Gender and Racism and its Implications for Shelter Workers |
A paper presented in Gjovik Norway |
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| Masimanyane 2007 half-year report |
Click HERE to download |
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| Masimanyane 2008-2010 Strategic Plan |
Click HERE to download |
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| 52nd Commission on the Status of Women |
Report back document by advocacy officer Monique Davidson (April 2007) |
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| Masimanyane's Written Comment on the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill [B21-2007]. |
Masimanyane Women's Support Centre was given the opportunity by Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Health to comment on the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill last year. Read Masimanyane's Written Comment on the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill [B21-2007]. Click HERE to download |
