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Newlands learn how to exercise rights

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 13:12
The residents of Newlands location, situated in East London, were given new hope when Masimanyane celebrated International Human Rights Day here today. The event was the last in the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Felicia Boqwana, a counsellor with Masimanyane, said Newlands was chosen as a venue as many of the organisation’s clients are based in this area. To read more click on the link below: http://www.masimanyane.org.za/?q=content/newlands-learn-how-exercise-rights

Newlands learn how to exercise rights

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 13:12
The residents of Newlands location, situated in East London, were given new hope when Masimanyane celebrated International Human Rights Day here today. The event was the last in the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Felicia Boqwana, a counsellor with Masimanyane, said Newlands was chosen as a venue as many of the organisation’s clients are based in this area. To read more click on the link below:

Rural women take significant stride towards empowerment

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:56
The rudimentary steps of establishing a rural women’s organisation in the Eastern Cape took place this week when representatives from several rural areas and ten women’s organisations met at Rhodes University in Grahamstown.

Photos - Choir Concert in aid of children's rights

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:39
Three East London primary schools participated in the One World Choir Concert that took place at the city hall. The event, organised by Germain Gamiet and supported by Masimanyane, saw choirs from A.W. Barnes, Stirling and Hudson Park schools deliver an astounding performance in front of a delightful audience. Dr Lesley Ann Foster addressed the crowd on the importance of upholding children's rights. Click on the link to view the pictures: http://www.masimanyane.org.za/?q=content/photos-choir-concert-aid-childr...

Traditional Courts Bill under the knife in EC

Submitted by Masimanyane on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:18
East London - Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre, in conjunction with the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) and the University of Cape Town’s Law, Race and Gender Unit, hosted a two-day workshop on the Traditional Courts Bill at the Esplanade Hotel last week. Amongst the attendees were community leaders from various rural areas in the Eastern Cape who wanted to learn more about the Bill. According to Nomfundo Gobodo of the LRC, the aim of the gathering was to make attendees understand the Bill and encourage them to educate their communities about it. “Before it becomes law we must make sure i

Scenery Park urged to unite against VAW

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:09
Masimanyane’s 16 Days of Activism campaign started on a high when 200 community members from Scenery Park descended upon John Dube Clinic to commemorate International No Violence Against Women and Children Day. Amongst the attendees were school children, community leaders and law enforcement officers. Masimanyane’s executive director, Dr Lesley Ann Foster, addressed the crowd, insisting communities must play a huge role in abolishing violence against women and children. “So many of us know of situations like this so we have to take this responsibility seriously as a community.
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Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.

Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.

Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.

Community growth a priority in fighting HIV

Submitted by Masimanyane on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 14:04
More than three hundred people showed up for Masimanyane's World Aids Day celebration which saw community leaders urging Buffalo Flats to unite to eradicate HIV.
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