Podcasts about sonke gender justice

A study on absent fathers at the University of Johannesburg found that South Africa has an exceptionally high number of absent fathers with approximately half of the children in the country living without daily contact with their fathers. Experts suggest that this situation presents social and developmental challenges. According to the Human Sciences Research Council, most children in South Africa, over 60% — don't live with their biological fathers. And 20% only have contact with their biological father twice a week. As we celebrate Fathers day today, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Patrick Godana of Sonke Gender Justice to unpack the role of fathers and how society benefits from present fathers

Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Bafana Khumalo, the Executive Director at Sonke Gender Justice and Adv Mthunzi Mhaga, the NPA Spokesperson about the controversial Nigerian televangelist Pastor Timothy Omotoso’s deportation from South Africa. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins John Maytham to unpack the explosive fallout from the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused following one of South Africa’s most high-profile trials. Maughan discusses the Gqeberha High Court’s scathing judgment on the National Prosecuting Authority’s handling of the case, from botched cross-examinations to failures in proving guilt. Together they explore what this verdict means for victims of gender-based violence, public trust in the justice system and whether justice was truly served.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonke joins the globe to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence, this year under the theme “Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNITE to end violence against women and girls”.  A recent report by the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa states that 7 out of 10 men in the country believe women should ‘obey' their husbands. The study further states that a significant number of men believe that a woman cannot refuse to have sex with her partner.   Sikhangele Mabulu- Wcape Wellness Centre Coordinator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, partner at Bowmans Attorneys, who acted on behalf of Sonke Gender Justice in the Constitutional Court case of Werner and Ika van Wyk. They discuss the recent hearings regarding interim measures for maternity leave, which the group argues should be equal for both parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CSI: Sonke Gender Justice Bafana Khumalo | Co-Executive Director with Sonke   Sonke acknowledges the necessity of addressing various societal influences to instigate lasting changes in gender roles and relations. This involves tackling cultural traditions, governmental policies, legal frameworks, institutional structures, civil society organizations, media, and family dynamics, along with underlying economic, political, and social factors. To effectively combat gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS, organizations must adopt comprehensive strategies and forge partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including both traditional and non-traditional allies. Sonke collaborates closely with women's rights groups, social movements, labor unions, government agencies, sports associations, faith-based organizations, media outlets, academic research units, and human rights activists. Furthermore, Sonke ensures that its initiatives reflect the perspectives and priorities of advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, refugees, migrants, and other marginalized groups. Representation of women, sexual minorities, youth, refugees, migrants, and relevant stakeholders is integral to Sonke's governance structures. Recognizing the significance of active citizen participation, Sonke champions engaged and empowered activism that supports and holds governments accountable. As a co-chair of the MenEngage Alliance, Sonke adheres to the Alliance's principles to promote men's positive engagement in gender equality endeavors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa has the ignominious reputation of being the rape capital of the world and continues to battle an epidemic of gender-based violence. It is devastating for women and girls both physically and psychologically—but also economically. South Africa's Mail & Guardian reports that the country lost about $2 billion in 2019 from the estimated costs of gender-based violence, including hospital bills, loss of productivity, and judicial costs. On today's episode of The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we talk to two groups of male allies in South Africa influencing fellow men in unique ways. First, reporter Elna Schutz talks with men from Sonke Gender Justice, including a man whose life changed because of a Sonke program he participated in while in prison. Then, host Reena Ninan speaks with Christopher Isike, a professor of political science at the University of Pretoria. He has conducted 10 years' worth of qualitative research with men about why they are violent toward women and how to change their thought patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jayne Arnott of Sonke Gender Justice about the recent announcement that Cabinet has  approved the publishing for comment of a widely-anticipated bill which will, if passed, lead to the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Jayne Arnott, Sex Workers rights specialist at Sonke Gender Justice to talk about how far along South Africa is with regards to decriminalizing sex work in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayne Arnott, the Sex Worker's Rights Specialist at Sonke Gender Justice, spoke about the need to decriminalize sex work in South Africa and the stigma associated with the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The police have made sex workers their ATMs. Whenever they feel broke they go arrest sex workers and make them pay the guilty fine, but also when their wives don't give them sex they just go and want to get sex for free. This can't continue … we want to trade freely as entrepreneurs,” Bogopane-Zulu, who described herself as a chief sex worker, said. Speaking at a dialogue with sex workers on Monday to discuss the impact of the lockdown on sex work, Bogopane-Zulu said that unless everyone in the country started putting themselves in the shoes of sex workers, they would always be treated as outcasts. “There is no 'us and them'. We are all sex workers, the difference is … are you pre-paid, are you pay-as-you-go or are you on contract? Either way, you are a sex worker,” she said, to the applause of sex workers and other delegates in attendance. “The idea of us and them should never exist,” said Bogopane-Zulu, adding that, as a married woman, she too fell into the category of sex workers, the only difference being that she was prepaid as lobola was paid for her. She said claiming this title would help government departments provide better service to this group, which remains at greatest risk of HIV, pregnancy, cervical cancer and gender-based violence. Deputy police minister Cassel Mathale committed the police ministry and police to doing better when dealing with sex workers. While sex work was still criminalised in SA, Mathale said that didn't give the police the right to victimise sex workers such as assaulting them, as they too had human rights and should be “treated as human being first”. “We will continue to learn and work with you. We will continue to make sure that police officers who take money must be dealt with. The cases must be reported and we need to deal with that,” he said. He said decriminalisation of sex work would make the jobs of police officers easy. Mathale was in agreement that sex workers ended up bribing police to avoid arrest. “Because sex workers don't want to be arrested they end up paying so that they don't go to jail. We are fully aware of that and will make sure that these things are dealt with,” he said. The South African National Aids Council (Sanac), the UN Fund for Population Activities, UNAIDS and sex worker advocacy groups such as Sonke Gender Justice formed part of the dialogue. Deputy minister of justice & correctional services John Jeffrey, and deputy health minister Joe Phaahla were also among those who attended. Sanac CEO Dr Fareed Abdullah said SA was one of the worst countries in terms of HIV infections, with the highest prevalence of HIV among sex workers. A study done among street-based sex workers who worked on the national road between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, found that 88% of them were HIV-positive and 75% became pregnant. “I can tell you that there is no higher prevalence of HIV in any community in any part of the world. In which country do you see sex workers not having access to contraceptives? It's unbelievable. Only in this country where sex workers who are at risk of pregnancy cannot have access to condoms,” he said. Abdullah said there were more sex workers in the country than workers in gold mines, which is one of the key drivers of the economy." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

This episode is all about Sex Work! We discuss the different types of sex work and the move to online sex work for those with access. We talk about why it needs to be destigmatized and decriminalised. I mean if we are going to get taxed then we better have protection and have the industry treated as any other industry in South Africa. I'm joined by Nosipho Vidima the Sex Worker rights specialist at Sonke Gender Justice and a previous programme manager at SWEAT (Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Task Force) to discuss what needs to be addressed, what policies government needs to follow up on and how the public can ensure sex workers are respected and protected. After all sex work is work. That's all. If you would like to support SWEAT and the many families they help as well as push policies and create education and protection around sex work then get in touch or make a donation: info@sweat.org.za https://www.givengain.com/d/cc/19136#amount HELPLINE: 0800 60 60 60 or SMS “PLEASE CALL ME”: 071 357 7632 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is all about Sex Work! We discuss the different types of sex work and the move to online sex work for those with access. We talk about why it needs to be destigmatized and decriminalised. I mean if we are going to get taxed then we better have protection and have the industry treated as any other industry in South Africa.I’m joined by Nosipho Vidima the Sex Worker rights specialist at Sonke Gender Justice and a previous programme manager at SWEAT (Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Task Force) to discuss what needs to be addressed, what policies government needs to follow up on and how the public can ensure sex workers are respected and protected. After all sex work is work. That’s all. If you would like to support SWEAT and the many families they help as well as push policies and create education and protection around sex work then get in touch or make a donation:info@sweat.org.zahttps://www.givengain.com/d/cc/19136#amountHELPLINE: 0800 60 60 60 or SMS “PLEASE CALL ME”: 071 357 7632See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonke Gender Justice and the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) have been running the Safe Ride campaign since 2016, which is aimed at preventing and responding to the abuse of women and girls at the hands of taxi personnel, including drivers and queue marshals. Sonke Gender Justice community education and mobilisation unit manager, Nonhlanhla Skosana explains why a safe ride is still a major concern for woman and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So...what's it like actually being a man who teaches young children?In the last episode, we discussed why it is important and valuable to have men in caring and early educational roles, so in this episode, I thought it would be a good idea to chat to three men who have either done exactly that, or are currently doing it.My main guest Wessel Van Den Berg, the Children’s Rights and Positive Parenting unit manager at Sonke Gender Justice. Read more about him and Sonke Gender Justice here.I'd love to hear you opinions on this one! Please send your comments to afrodaddyct@gmail.com, or message me on the website.Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcastsGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcastsSpotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotifyStitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher

thought in the light of the current protests and public anger around the recurring issue of gender-based violence I would revisit an interview I published last year with Siya Jentile.  He is the founder and president of Not in My name, an NGO aimed at mobilising society, and men in particular, against gender-based violence. In looking for some information to share with you about the scale and scope of the problem we face regarding this national catastrophe I was shocked at the dearth of up to date national statistics on the rape assault and murder of women in South Africa. One I found is that a woman is killed every three hours in this country. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), 12.1 in every 100 000 women are victims of femicide in South Africa each year – a figure which is five times worse than the global average of 2.6. Another depressing figure I came across is that there were at least 55 rape complaints against police officers were investigated in the six months between April to September 2018, according to the 2018/19 annual report of the police watchdog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). Get engaged, involved and active. Find out more about Sonke Gender Justice (https://genderjustice.org.za/) , POWA (https://www.powa.co.za/POWA/) or contact Siya (https://siyabulelajentile.com/about-me) .

Today half the world’s population live in cities and it is estimated that 3 in 4 people will live in cities by 2050. In a new radio documentary, ‘The Right to a City’ Newstalk presenter and producer Susan Cahill explores how cities in Africa are planning for urban resilience. ‘The Right to a City’ will ask – what is a resilient and sustainable city? Susan will walk listeners through cities and informal housing settlements in Ethiopia, South Africa and Sierra Leone and will highlight how rapid population growth is impacting on urban infrastructure and services in the region – especially for the poor and marginalised. ‘The Right to a City’ will ask - What is the impact of rapid urbanisation on Africa and how has uncontrolled urbanization coupled with increasing rural to urban migration patterns exacerbated poverty, hunger and marginalization in urban centres in Africa? LISTEN LIVE: ‘The Right to a City' broadcast on Newstalk on Saturday the 18th of May 2019 from 9pm to 10pm and will be repeated on Sunday the 19th of May 2019 from 7am to 8am.   CREDITS: ‘The Right to a City’ radio documentary is produced and presented by Susan Cahill and was made with the support of Irish Aid and the Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund. Key Documentary Contributors Professor Philip Harrison, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Nhlanhla Sibisi, Climate and Energy Campaigner, Greenpeace, Johannesburg, South Africa. Muzi Mkhwanazi, Spokesperson, Pikitup Waste Management, Johannesburg, South Africa. Jermina Nkoana, Community Worker & Resident of Diepsloot Township, Johannesburg, South Africa. Caroline Reas, Senior Programme Manager, 100 Resilient Cities, London, UK. Mzwakhe Khumalo, Research Co-ordinator, Sonke Gender Justice, Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa. Mayor Yvonne Aki Sawyerr, City of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Samuel Sesay, Project Coordinator, Slum Dwellers International/YMCA, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Dr Joseph Macarthy, Executive Director, The Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre, Freetown, Sierra Leone  

Dean Peacock is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Sonke Gender Justice, recipient of Men's Health Magazine's Best Man of the Year Award for public service (2007), and co-Founder and former co-Chair of the Global Men Engage Alliance. The interview was conducted by Alicia Bello and Priyanka Naidoo, the APJ's Editor-in-Chief and Interview Editor.

Ouers gaan nie voor die voet hof toe gesleep word en van aanranding aangekla word nie. So sê Wessel van den Berg van Sonke Gender Justice. Spektrum het met hom gepraat na verlede week se hofuitspraak oor lyfstraf wat voortaan ook by die huis verbode is. Van den Berg sê die uitspraak hou eerder 'n proses van begeleiding in.

CliffCentral.com — Following the backlash that the boys got last week on social media, accusing men of overtaking the conversation while also arguing that it's not women's jobs to educate men, men must talk to men - this week Andrew and Rori do a 'brothers in conversation' show about #menaretrash. They share thoughts and views as men about #menaretrash and how men can begin to move forward along the progressive path of gender equality. This is not as a lecture session but a heart to heart between gents, joined by Mbuyiselo Botha of Sonke Gender Justice, gender activist Khomotso Ntuli, and Katleho Mogase, who has been hosting dialogues on #menaretrash.

Gauteng police have made a breakthrough in the murder of two of the four young women killed and allegedly raped in Soweto over the weekend. The women's bodies were discovered dumped in the veld. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sonke Gender Justice's Nonhlanhla Skosana...

This week we talk about the national Safe Ride campaign, an initiative launched between Sonke Gender Justice and the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), with the support of the Danish Embassy in South Africa. Our guests, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to South Africa Ms Trine Rask Thygesen, Ms Nonhlanhla Skosana, Community Education and Mobilisation Manager at Sonke Gender Justice and Ms Memory Madikgoe from the Women’s Desk of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) unpack the details of this campaign, which is aimed at preventing and responding to the abuse of women and girls at the hands of taxi personnel. We discuss the psychological and physical impact of gender based violence on the individual in her private and public life. Women’s rights are human rights and the integrity of these rights must be upheld by all members of society. There is a need to change pervasive cultural thinking and attitudes to women by engaging with men. In the Safe Ride initiative men are regarded as critical partners, to help create safe travel for girls and women. Tune in for more…

Food prices are increasing every month - the team looks locally at the effect on everyday South Africans and regionally where 10% of the SADC population is at risk of food insecurity. They also talk about the implications of the landmark Silicosis ruling that allows for the class action suit against mining companies - joined by John Stephens, a legal researcher for Section27, which represents Treatment Action Campaign and Sonke Gender Justice.

Desmond Lesejane, director of programmes at Sonke Gender Justice speaks to the Stephen Kirker about why women should be compensated...

The NGOs Sonke Gender Justice, the TAC and Section 27 say they are confident that the South Gauteng High Court will accept their application to be friends of the court in the class action against the entire mining industry. The lawsuit pertains to the mine workers who are suffering from silicosis and tubercolosis as a result of working in the mines.

Rosie Motene chats about men stepping up and joining the fight against woman abuse in SA. Mbuyiselo Botha from Sonke Gender Justice joins her on to look at the challenges and a way forward. www.cliffcentral.com

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene chats about men stepping up and joining the fight against woman abuse in SA. Mbuyiselo Botha from Sonke Gender Justice joins her on to look at the challenges and a way forward.

News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla

On International Human Rights Day - Bafana Khumalo - the co-founder of Sonke Gender Justice will be honoured alongside US Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremony in New York tonight. They will be presented the inaugural Vital Voices Solidarity Award which recognises men who work to stop violence against women.

CliffCentral.com — Penny is joined by Nokhwezi Hoboyi from Sonke Gender Justice talking about Female Condom Day, female condoms and sexuality and projects SGJ is involved in.

CliffCentral.com — Is there such a thing as paternity leave in South Africa?? We find out on today's edition of Between 2 Femmes with Mabale, Aspasia and a rep from the Sonke Gender Justice.

Lördag 20 september Konflikt om ett trött patriarkat, en maskulinitet ur spår, många mäns ointresse och några fås arbete med en problematisk manlighet. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Mäns våld mot kvinnor är ett underskattat problem som hotar säkerhet och utveckling i hela världen med offer som räknas i miljoner varje år. I förra veckan samlade det svenska biståndsorganet SIDA omkring 200 deltagare från frivilligorganisationer, departement och myndigheter från hela världen för att presentera sin nya handlingsplan mot det könsrelaterade våldet. Ett arbete som ska genomsyra all svensk biståndsverksamhet i världen är förhoppningen. Men när biståndsminister Gunilla Carlsson invigningstalade valde hon att också tala om de skrämmande siffrorna för könsrelaterat våld i Sverige. Hon betonade att problemet med mäns våld mot kvinnor finns i alla sociala skikt, alla länder och kulturer. Om det globala problemet med könsrelaterat våld och dess konsekvenser för stabilitet, säkerhet och utveckling är underbevakat så är ett av de områden i världen som drabbats värst kanske ändå mer utanför mediefokus. Det handlar om de östra provinserna av Demokratiska republiken Kongo. En av föreläsarna på SIDA:s konferens kommer därifrån. Han heter Denis Mukwege och är chefskirurg på och chef för Panzi-sjukhuset i Bukavu i östra Kongo. För drygt ett decennium sedan totalförstördes det sjukhus han tidigare verkade vid och han fick istället uppdraget att bygga upp ett sjukhus i Bukavu som ursprungligen var tänkt att tjäna som mottagning för vård av friska, gravida kvinnor. Så blev det inte. Den första patienten var en ung kvinna svårt skadad av våldtäkt. 10 år senare har drygt 20 000 kvinnor vårdats och genomgått omfattande operationer pga skador de fått vid brutala våldtäkter, misshandel och tortyr. Det har fått Denis Mukwege att grubbla över hur förövarna, männen som begår brotten, egentligen fungerar. Och till att han skäms över gängse maskulina ideal. Ena av huvudtalarna på Sidas konferens om könsrelaterat våld var amerikanskan Jeanne Ward. Hon har en lång och gedigen erfarenhet av att arbete med frågan om könsrelaterat våld och har arbetat i bland annat Afghanistan, Öst-Timor, Sudan, Rwanda och Kosovo. Idag jobbar hon från Nairobi i Kenya som forskningschef vid FN:s avdelning för koordinering av humanitära frågor. Jeanne Wards anförande på konferensen belyste bland annat den enorma oviljan som finns idag att finasiera projekt som jobbar med problematiken kring könsrelaterat våld. Om man ska åstadkomma verklig förändring med könsrelaterat våld så måste man ändra relationen mellan män och kvinnor i grunden men det händer inte så länge männen besitter makten och dessutom är ovilliga att ge ifrån sig den, säger hon. Många gånger blir det omfattande våldet mot kvinnor något som pågår ”därborta”, outsägliga grymheter som förklaras av krig, laglöshet, extrem fattigdom. Men flera röster i programmet, och på SIDA:s konferens, betonade att även om antalet brott och även graden av grymhet skiljer sig, så är mäns våld mot kvinnor utbrett i alla sociala skikt, kulturer och sammanhang. Stora delar av den manliga befolkningen är disponerad så att när den sociala kontrollen luckras upp något och risken för upptäckt minskar så ökar antalet övergrepp. Den erfarenheten har iallafall tre ideella kvinnorganisationer i München gjort. När den årliga, jättelika öl- och folkfesten öppnar idag så går aktionen ”Sichere Wiesn für Mädchen und Frauen” (”Säkrare Oktoberfest för flickor och kvinnor”) igång för sjätte året i rad. Hannelore Güntner, från IMMA, Initiative für Münchner Mädchen, en av de tre kvinnoorganisationerna bakom aktionen, berättar om att man för sex år sedan bestämde sig för att göra något åt problemen med misshandel och våldtäkter av kvinnor i anslutning till den öldränkta folkfesten. Sydafrika är det land i världen som har flest antal våldtäkter per capita. Statistik pekar på att en halv miljon kvinnor våldtas varje år. En av tre kvinnor utsätts under sin livstid för misshandel i sitt hem. Våldet har eskalerat sedan 1994. Det har blivit så illa att det sexualiserade våldet påverkar varje dimension av livet och underminerar demokratin. Det skriver kvinnorättsorganisationen Sonke Gender Justice i en rapport man gjort på uppdrag av den sydafrikanska regeringen. Just regeringen har kritiserats hårt för sitt bristande engagemang. Men den 16-dagarskampanj som årligen organiseras i Sydafrika mot våldet - från början var det ett FN-initiativ, den har de styrandes ekonomiska stöd. Då pågår möten och demonstrationer överallt i landet. Rapporten från Sonke Gender Justice, pekar ut rigida machoideal som bakomliggande faktorer till att kvinnorna hålls nere med våldets makt. Därför, menar man, så måste männen involveras i kampanjerna för jämställdhet. Och enligt aktivister växer nu en rörelse av manliga aktivister som engagerar sig för kvinnors rättigheter. Anna-Klara Bankel träffade manliga aktivister och Coockie Edwards som tillhör an av Sydafrikas eldsjälar i arbetet mot könsrelaterat våld. Trots att temat för SIDA-konferensen var vad man kan göra åt mäns våld mot kvinnor var majoriteten av deltagarna just kvinnor. Bara knappt var fjärde deltagare var man. Ezra Chitando var en av dem och han höll ett seminarium om sitt arbete för Världskyrkorådets kampanj mot HIV/AIDS i Afrika. I det arbetet utgör männen och synen på maskulinitet både problemet och nyckeln till lösningen, säger Chitando, i vanliga fall professor i religionshistoria vid Zimbabwes universitet. En annan deltagare var Roy Nunes från Sydafrika. Han är byggherren som såg hur kvinnors problem med övergrepp och HIV/AIDS marginaliserades, beslutade sig för att byta bana och är idag vice ordförande i Zivikele training, en frivilligorganisation som utbildar myndigheter, jurister och poliser i hur lagarna mot könsrelaterat våld ska användas för att få till stånd fällande domar mot våldtäktsmännen. Liksom i världen i övrigt är det manliga intresset för problemet med det könsrelaterade våldet inte särskilt stort inom FN-systemet. Frågan prioriteras fortfarande lågt . Kanske finns en del av förklaringen i det faktum att FN:s interna revision funnit att av det totala antalet oegentligheter man funnit är en mycket stor andel könsrelaterade övergrepp. 2005 fick tex FN:s högkommisarie för flyktingfrågor avgå efter upprepade anklagelser om sexuella trakasserier. Men den fråga tyckte FN:s särskilda rapportör för våld mot kvinnor var för känslig. Istället talade Yakin Ertürk om FN som en spegel av världen som den ser ut. Yakin Ertürk som också är professor i sociologi vid Universitetet i Ankara, men i egenskap av rapportör har hon besökt och studerat det könsrelaterade våldet i ett stort antal länder, bla Sverige. Hon oroas av ”hemmablindheten” i västvärldens demokratier där tendensen idag är att glömma de egna problemen och istället betrakta könsrelaterat våld som något som andra kulturer och invandrare har mest problem med. Darfur beskrivs oftast som ett världens mest utsatta områden där den väpnade konflikten mellan rebellstyrkor och den regeringstödda Janjawidmilisen har skördat hundratusentals offer. Och även i Darfur-konflikten har kvinnorna varit de mest utsatta. Våldtäkt har använts som ett vapen i kriget för att förgöra, förnedra och fördriva fienden. Men trots alla dessa mörka bilder så finns det ändå ljuspunkter. FN:s utvecklingsorgan UNDP har sedan 2004 drivit Rule of Law-programmet, ett projekt som jobbar med att stärka rättsäkerheten i området. Projektets chef heter Maarten Barends. Lyssna på tidigare Konflikt om kriget mot kvinnan: Programledare: Mikael OlssonProducent: Marie Liljedahl