"She said no. That should have been the end of it." A message from Fatal Obsession, the first episode of a true crime series centered on Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The message brings the public to a zone…
As a 'hyper-problem' that makes political and social challenges harder to resolve, polarisation is both a barrier to addressing a violative past and a leading indicator of future risks of conflict and violence. Polarisation can decrease social cohesion, contribute to…
Hunger isn't just about food. It's about power. It's about who gets to eat, who decides and who is heard. If we're serious about justice, then no one should be hungry. In South Africa, hunger is not just about empty…
This policy brief examines the ongoing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in Tanzania, despite the country's ratification of comprehensive international, regional, and national legal frameworks. It explores how harmful cultural practices such as unyago, vigodoro, and chagulaga; alongside entrenched patriarchal…
Violence continues to leave deep psychological and social scars in many communities, creating urgent needs for accessible, context-sensitive mental health support programmes and systems. Through the Psychosocial Wellness Programme (PWP) at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation…
This comprehensive training manual is designed to equip members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) with the legal, procedural, and ethical tools required to respond effectively to gender-based violence (GBV). Rooted in South Africa's legislative reforms and aligned with…