The Community Law Centre at the University of the Western Cape (‘the Centre’), established in 1990, works to realise the democratic values and human rights enshrined in South Africa’s Constitution. It is founded on the belief that our constitutional order must promote good governance, socio-economic development and the protection of the rights of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Given the need for regional integration to encourage development in Africa, the Centre also seeks to advance human rights and democracy in this broader context. Based on high quality research, the Centre engages in policy development, advocacy and educational initiatives, focusing on areas critical to the realisation of human rights and democracy in South Africa and Africa in general.
Phone: +27 21 959 2950/2951
Fax: +27 21 959 2411
The KwaZulu Natal Network on Violence against Women was founded in 1996 and is registered as a Not for Profit Organization (NPO). The Network aims to advocate for the prevention and eradication of all forms of violence against women, promote gender equality through lobbying, advocacy, capacity building and public awareness rising. It also aims to address the issue of HIV/AIDS through its efforts to prevent sexual violence which is one of main contributors to the high level of infection in South Africa. The Network represents a wide array of constituents from urban, to deep rural and traditional communities and encourages utilization of local resources to achieve its aims.
kznetwork [at] mweb [dot] co [dot] za
Tel: (031) 261 34 71
Fax: (031)31 261 34 71
Mosaic is a non-profit organisation that enables abused youth and adults to heal and empower themselves in dealing with domestic violence and abuse. The organisation works in partnership with government and other service providers in communities in and around Cape Town, and deliver a range of prevention and support services. Through its Court Support Project over 20,000 people, mostly women, are assisted with protection order applications at domestic violence courts in Cape Town. In the last few years Mosaic also partnered in three research studies on the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act.
Marieta de Vos
Tel, 021-761 7585
Fax, 021- 761 7584
Email, mdevos [at] mosaic [dot] org [dot] za
The Nisaa Institute for Women’s Development is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, which focuses on the prevention of gender violence and the empowerment of women who have been abused at the hands of their partners. The organization offers services to the survivors of domestic violence and their children. Nisaa was started by a group of committed women activists, in response to the growing problem of violence against women. The organisation was initiated at the end of 1993 and launched in April 1994, with the assistance of the Frauen Anstiftung. The organization is opposed to all forms of oppression, exploitation and violence against women and subscribes to the principle of non-sectarianism and social transformation.
Dr Z Dangor
19 Link Street,
Extension 1,
Lenasia 1827
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1057
Lenasia
1820
Tel: (011) 854-5804/5
Fax: (011) 854-5718
contact [at] nisaa [dot] org [dot] za
Emergency after- hours Tel: (011) 231-5050 code BA 224
People Opposing Women Abuse was established in 1979 as a response to the high levels of violence against women experienced in the community. POWA has thus, effectively been operational for the past 23 years. The Organisation is a registered non-profit Section 21 Company - Registration No. 2001/003984/08. POWA was primarily initiated by volunteers and offered services to women who experienced domestic violence, sexual harassment, rape and adult survivors of incest. The Organisation has a strong gender sensitive stance and seeks to empower women through the process of counselling, education, advocacy and lobbying.
POWA is based in Berea, in the Johannesburg inner city area.
tel: (011) 642-4345
catherine [at] powa [dot] co [dot] za
The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals for more than half a century have been to:
- Strengthen democratic values
- Reduce poverty and injustice
- Promote international cooperation
- Advance human achievement
Tel. (+1) 212-573-5000
Fax (+1) 212-351-3677
The Gender, Health and Justice Research Unit at the University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Health Sciences (Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology) conducts progressive research in the area of women’s rights. Faced with staggering levels of violence against women in South Africa, the Unit is dedicated to improving access to health and justice services for survivors of gender-based violence. The Unit uses interdisciplinary methods from various academic fields including law, the social sciences, and public health to contribute to policies and laws and to advocate for social justice.
University of Cape Town
Faculty of Health Sciences
Falmouth Building
Entrance 1, Level 1
Anzio Road
Observatory
7925
Tel: (021) 406-6024
Fax: (021) 406-6020
E-mail: mrd-gender [at] uct [dot] ac [dot] za
The Heinrich Böll Stiftung, associated with the German Green Party, is a legally autonomous and intellectually open political foundation. Heinrich Böll's belief in and promotion of citizen participation in politics is the model for the foundation's work.
The Heinrich Böll Foundation's most important area of activity are its projects in developmental co-operation and international policy. With 22 offices worldwide, we currently support projects in more than 60 countries on four continents.
Our programme areas in Southern Africa are:
- Political & Human Rights
- Sustainable Development
- Transparency & Participation
- Dialogue & Networking
The Avalon Building I
123 Hope Street
Gardens, 8001
Cape Town
Phone: (021) - 461 6266
The Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme’s mission is to generate an attitude of zero tolerance towards sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and HIV/AIDS based stigma and discrimination in the Thulamela Municipality. The programme offers a basket of services including Access to Justice, Zero Tolerance to Violence Villages, Empowerment, Positive Support (HIV/AIDS) and SETA Accredited Training in addition to operating 24/7 Trauma Centers at 2 hospitals in the District.
Fiona Nicholson
Programme Director
P.O.Box 754
Sibasa
Thohoyandou
0970
fiona [at] tvep [dot] org [dot] za
Tel:(27) 15 963 1222
Fax:(27) 15 963 1973
Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre was established in 1996. The organization now runs two offices, one in Braamfontein, Gauteng and the other in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga. Both offices provide direct legal assistance to women who have experienced sexual violence and/or domestic violence, or who are seeking to obtain maintenance. In addition to our direct service work, Tshwaranang undertakes research examining the implementation of policy and law; the provision of comprehensive services to women; and the politics of engaging with state processes around violence against women. Our research also informs our litigation work, as well as our engagement with law reform and policy formulation processes.
Lisa Vetten
Researcher and policy analyst
Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre to End Violence Against Women
Tel: (011) 403-8230/4267 or 0828226725
Fax: (011) 403-4275
lisa [at] tlac [dot] org [dot] za
The Western Cape Network & its members are a strong, united body which coordinates and integrates organizations and individuals through advocacy, public awareness, training and support with a developmental approach in order to progressively realize women’s right to a life free from all forms of violence.
Tel: 021 633 5287
Fax: 021 637 0785
Email: info [at] wcnetwork [dot] org [dot] za
