A safe space for healing: new trauma centre for abused men to open on West Rand

A safe space for healing: new trauma centre for abused men to open on West Rand

Mashudu Neluheni has long been a vocal advocate for addressing GBV from both sides, not only supporting victims but also listening to and rehabilitating alleged perpetrators.

Domestic violence is an urgent social problem, which mainly affects women and children – also in Leipzig. Those affected seek protection in women's houses, but they often find no own apartment afterwards. As a result, they stay longer than necessary in the already fully used women's houses and occupy urgently needed places for particularly vulnerable protection seekers. "A [...] Die Beitrag Modellprojekt "SieWo – sie leben zwischenfrei: HTWK-Pro…

Ministry ramps up domestic abuse campaigns

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has ramped up nationwide awareness campaigns to increase public engagement with the 1560 Domestic Violence Helpline. Minister Sashi Kiran confirmed the ministry “continues to implement awareness and outreach initiatives to increase public knowledge and strengthen support for survivors of abuse”. The initiatives have included regular awareness activities across all four divisions and the wides…