Is there a Link between Harmful Traditional Practices and Sexual Violence in South Africa?
Resource Description:
In response to reports on the link between harmful traditional practices and sexual violence in South Africa, the CSVR’S Gender Unit convened a roundtable to identify the issues for policy makers and for ordinary women. Speakers included Sa’diyya Shaikh from the University of Cape Town, Xhanti Sigcawu representing CONTRALESA, Joyce Maluleke from the Department of Justice and Gloudien Spies from Pretoria University. This is a Report of a Roundtable held on 27 August, 2009.
