These publications - two case study flyers and a practical guideline - offer essential information on guns in domestic violence, including how to request the removal of firearms from abusive partners. They explain how the Domestic Violence Act and Firearms Control Act allow police or courts to act when someone abusive, depressed, or suicidal has access to a gun. The guideline also provides support resources, helplines, and safety planning tools.
Download the Safety Plan for staying safe while enduring an abusive relationship, or when planning to leave, and after leaving. While every situation is unique, these tips are meant to help you think of actions that work for your own situation.
South Africa is in the grip of a femicide crisis, with firearms playing a leading role in the murder of women. This brief, developed by our partner, Gun Free South Africa, outlines six key recommendations to strengthen gun control, close legal loopholes, and prevent firearms from falling into the hands of those who pose a threat to women’s safety.
The Hate Crimes Working Group has submitted written comments to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, on the long-awaited Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill.
A submission by two of our partners to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in preparing for the review of the implementation of CEDAW by South Africa during the 80th Session (2021).
This brief is based on the findings of a study undertaken to understand women's experiences of shelter services and the factors that aided or hindered their long-term recovery from abuse; an aspect crucial to improving government and non-profit sector policy and practice.
While South Africa is in lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, for those in abusive relationships, isolating at home presents additional risks. Our partner, the National Shelter Movement, has put together some suggestions for those needing to stay safe and seek help during this time.
Organisations are invited to respond to a call for social solidarity in response to Covid-19. Download the Programme of Action here (one word version, the other mobile) and send comments/endorsements to kelly.gillespie.01@gmail.com and mazibuko.jara@tshisimani.org.za.
