Blog – Page 2 – Interfaith GBV Community of Praxis, hosted by Faith Action Collective and WWSOSA

22 Apr

Freedom Day and the Unfinished Work of Freedom: Accountability in Faith Spaces

Every year on 27 April, South Africa marks Freedom Day — a sacred remembrance of the first democratic elections in 1994 and the liberat...

31 Mar

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Safe Spaces, Sacred Trust: Why Survivors Turn to Faith Communities

“Survivors don’t just need protection—they need places where their dignity is restored, their voices are heard, and their healing is he...

19 Mar

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Human Rights Day in SA: A reflection on faith, justice and the GBV crisis

By Gita Dickinson “Gender-based violence is a pandemic that is tearing our society apart.” — Cyril Ramaphosa Human Rights Day in ...

19 Feb

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Family Restoration and the Role of the Faith Sector

Dr Leonora Alberts Vilakazi When the domestic bond breaks, the "wider family" of faith and community must step in to bridge the g...

19 Feb

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CRL launch of new Sec 22 Sub-Committee on GBVF in sacred spaces

By Daniela Gennrich, Coordinator of WWSOSA, on behalf of the team that attended On 3 February 2026, the CRL Commission invited We W...

20 Mar

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Human Rights Month: A Call to Action for Faith Communities in South Africa

By Gil Harper March is a significant month for South Africans, as it marks Human Rights Month, a time dedicated to reflecting on the...

12 Feb

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Love is in the air, but GBV is lurking in the shadows

Gil Harper Valentine’s Day fever is upon us – and the shops are full of red and white promotions. It’s a day to celebrate love, and ...

12 Nov

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CBS in Practice in the Context of Gender-Based Violence 2

Webinar Part 2, facilitated by Rev Sithembiso Zwane Director of Ujamaa Centre. The second CBS webinar workshop brought together 17 p...

12 Nov

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CBS in Practice in the Context of Gender-Based Violence 1

Webinar Part 1, facilitated by Rev Sithembiso Zwane Director of Ujamaa Centre. Contextual Bible Study (CBS) was presented ultimatel...

21 Oct

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United Voices and Action Against GBV: Interfaith Solutions for Prevention and Action

Ending Gender-Based Violence in Faith Communities and Broader Society South Africa continues to battle the pervasive scourge of gend...