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[702] Eastern Cape: 'Women leave money on their windowsills as protection fee from being raped'
Eastern Cape police are investigating the murder of a member of the local royal family and the rape of five students. Africa Melane is...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


In October, we launched several important initiatives focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) across local schools.
Establishing SRHR Forums at Embekweni Primary School We began by engaging Grade 7 learners at Embekweni Primary School, where our primary...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Session on gender norms and stereotypes at Mbolompeni.
We had a session about gender norms and Stereotypes and how they link with gender based violence . While also looking at the how culture...
Oct 30, 20241 min read


At Potsdam, we had a session with young the women's club, we discussed basic information on HIV/AIDS linking it with GBV.
Participants were able to identify and correct common myths around HIV. On the second leg of the session we also discussed healthy...
Oct 30, 20241 min read

DAWN in Person Training 2024 is here!
We are excited to welcome you to the DAWN In-Person Training 2024. This in-person encounter is the final component of a series of virtual...
Oct 23, 20241 min read

![[DispatchLIVE] Shocking number of sexual assault cases in BCM](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_90730eb22e154f4ea8d07f2418d3c677~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_90730eb22e154f4ea8d07f2418d3c677~mv2.webp)
[DispatchLIVE] Shocking number of sexual assault cases in BCM
More than 1,300 incidents reported to care centres at hospitals in East London and Qonce More than 1,300 sexual assault cases in two...
Oct 22, 20241 min read

![[Dispatchlive] Nearly half of Eastern Cape rape victims are children](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_e5d77fcfe8de48ddae5feaeecc51dcae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_e5d77fcfe8de48ddae5feaeecc51dcae~mv2.webp)
[Dispatchlive] Nearly half of Eastern Cape rape victims are children
Alarming figures revealed in recent Stats SA report, with province ranked fourth in SA. Almost half of the rapes reported in the Eastern...
Oct 18, 20241 min read

![[STATEMENT] MWRI SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF FORMER MINISTER TITO MBOWENI](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_e65ce27bb981467bbd0288ae91a144df~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_e65ce27bb981467bbd0288ae91a144df~mv2.webp)
Oct 13, 20240 min read

![[heraldlive] LISTEN | Gender-based violence tragedies continue to haunt the country](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_cfe68d1e8cd54cba962c6e3822261bde~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_cfe68d1e8cd54cba962c6e3822261bde~mv2.webp)
[heraldlive] LISTEN | Gender-based violence tragedies continue to haunt the country
This week, a father found his daughter’s bloodied and bruised body after she was beaten to death, allegedly by her husband. The man is...
Oct 12, 20241 min read

![[PRESS RELEASE] Breaking Barriers: How Ibhola Ekhatywayo Ngamantombazane is Defending Girls’Rights and Transforming Communities through Sport](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_e5d77fcfe8de48ddae5feaeecc51dcae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_e5d77fcfe8de48ddae5feaeecc51dcae~mv2.webp)
[PRESS RELEASE] Breaking Barriers: How Ibhola Ekhatywayo Ngamantombazane is Defending Girls’Rights and Transforming Communities through Sport
As we commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, it is a critical moment for South Africans to reflect on the importance of...
Oct 11, 20243 min read


MWRI veterans bowed out gracefully after almost 3 decades of service.
It was all glitz and glam with a touch of traditional outfits on Friday, when 5 of our veterans had their send off. These are the women...
Oct 8, 20241 min read

![[watch] We have some exciting news!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_9f9fa165b08743468099a6eccb68004c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_9f9fa165b08743468099a6eccb68004c~mv2.webp)
[watch] We have some exciting news!
One of our soccer girls, Lynndre Allison has been selected for the under 15 national team. She’s one of the Five (5) girls of our Ibhola...
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Crime Prevention Campaign for Heritage Day held by DSD at Ndevana
We addressed the link between crime and GBV. We also talked about where survivors can get assistance.
Sep 26, 20241 min read

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[sabc news] Addressing GBV | Football league empowers young girls in the Eastern Cape
To address the plight of gender-based violence and promote social cohesion in the Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape, Masimanyane...
Sep 20, 20241 min read

![[Announcement] Masimanyane has some exciting news!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_d9a97615a4d74f7e8b43fdb1df192650~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_d9a97615a4d74f7e8b43fdb1df192650~mv2.webp)
[Announcement] Masimanyane has some exciting news!
Five (5) of our Ibhola Ekhatywayo Ngamantombazana under 15 girls soccer players have been selected to represent the province in...
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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[Press release] Masimanyane Women’s Rights International Launches Grassroots Ladies Soccer Programme
Ibhola Ekhatywayo Ngamantombazana to Tackle Gender-Based Violence and Promote Social Cohesion East London, September 11, 2024 –...
Sep 13, 20242 min read

![[Eastern Cape Daily News] SOCCER SCORES BIG FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN BUFFALO CITY](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_db5af2ee086b4c6d98b32c3e64ff97f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_db5af2ee086b4c6d98b32c3e64ff97f1~mv2.webp)
[Eastern Cape Daily News] SOCCER SCORES BIG FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN BUFFALO CITY
EAST LONDON-In a city where gender-based violence(GBV)and inequality have long been a challenge, a new program is using the power of...
Sep 12, 20241 min read

![[Read] Ibhola ekhatywayo ngamantombazana launch ⚽️](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_87b5b2fb253547d8ae011efd6c34eb2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/178e71_87b5b2fb253547d8ae011efd6c34eb2a~mv2.webp)
[Read] Ibhola ekhatywayo ngamantombazana launch ⚽️
Masimanyane Women's Rights Launches Ibhola Ekhatywayo Ngamantombazana: Empowering Girls Through Soccer to Combat Gender-Based Violence....
Sep 11, 20241 min read

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[Algoafm] Women's rights organisation launches soccer programme in fight against GBV
The organization, Masimanyane Women’s Rights International (MWRI), proudly launched its innovative grassroots soccer program, Ibhola...
Sep 11, 20241 min read