Know the Law
Introduction
Filing a domestic violence complaint is a crucial step towards seeking legal protection and justice. This guide aims to assist individuals in completing a domestic violence complaint form by outlining the necessary information required for each type of abuse, along with the elements that must be proven.
Hear Me Too
Is our healing initiative to stories by GBV survivors. It was launched in 2018 after a very successful writing project, ‘Every Scar Tells a Story’. Survivors are invited to share their stories. Visit https://www.hearmetoo.co.za for more information.
Anti- Bullying
As many as 57% of South African learners have been bullied at some time during their high school careers. The 1000 Women Trust developed and anit-bullying campaign and toolkit. When one considers that we have 2.2 million school-going children in this country, those percentages translate into truly staggering numbers. For more information, click Learn more to visit our anti-bullying site
Talking to Boys
Fathers must demonstrate that equality at home by setting an example, by treating their wives with enormous respect, and telling both their sons and daughters how special they are and why he is proud of both the boy and the girl.
Mandela Day 2024: Paws & Peace Corners
The Mandela Day Paws & Peace Corners project in partnership with Badisa and Max & Me, aims to create nurturing environments where children can learn to manage their emotions and build resilience. By establishing these corners and providing basic training to ECD teachers, we can make a significant impact on the emotional well-being of South Africa's youngest generation. Volunteers are essential to this mission, and your contributions will help ensure the success and sustainability of this initiative. Let's work together to create a brighter, more peaceful future for our children. Download our free toolkit with stories, colour-in pages and wall images for your special corner visit our website www.maxandme.online Please send us a picture once you are done to info@1000women.co.za.
Bystander to Upstander
Encouraging more bystanders to become helpful rather than hurtful can significantly reduce the impact of bullying and create a more supportive environment
Our Projects: Innovating for Impact Against Gender-Based Violence
Our projects stand as beacons of innovation and impact in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). With innovative and award-winning campaigns, we take pride in our contributions to the cause. Yet, our aim transcends accolades; it's about eradicating GBV and creating lasting change.
While we celebrate our achievements, our focus remains unwavering: to combat GBV effectively. Drawing from 21 years of experience, we're committed to refining our approach in 2024. We'll leverage lessons learned to amplify projects that yield the greatest impact.
In the year ahead, we'll introduce interactive and effective initiatives designed to engage and empower. We invite our readers to join us in this crucial endeavour, as we continue our relentless pursuit of a world free from GBV. Together, we can make a difference.
