Gender Justice
Hiv in Cape Town

Sonke Gender Justice is a non-profit organisation based in South Africa, working throughout Africa to promote gender equality and prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS predominantly through working woth men and boys.

Witnessing the brutal murder of a young woman by her ex-boyfriend, compelled taxi driver Sithile Nohaya to take a stand against GBV in his community. Special Assignment: The human toll of South Africa’s gold mining industry. Sonke Gender Justice is a non-partisan, non-profit organisation, established in Today, Sonke has established a growing presence on the African continent and plays an active role internationally. Sonke works to create the change necessary for men, women, young people and children to enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies. Sonke pursues this goal across Southern Africa by using a human rights framework to build the capacity of government, civil society organisations and citizens to achieve gender equality, prevent gender-based violence and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS. High cost of sanitary pads puts South African girls’ education at risk.