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Being a black woman can be quite a phenomenon

Being a black woman can be quite a phenomenon.. the kind of ‘endangered species’ phenomenon.
One moment we go ‘black lives matter!.. black lives matter’. The next we hear or read of our kind being found raped and murdered. Then it’s like.. women’s lives matter too!!

And then we are hurt, angry, sad and terrified. We don’t know what to do. Then we are moved to be part of every action/march/protest against GBVF (Gender based violence and femicide) that there is.. but then we realise these actions do not translate to change or less cases of GBVF. But we do get the needed feeling of having done something and being in solidarity- we are angry together.. we are triggered differently but together.. we cry together.. we voice our concerns together.. we put forward how these can be addressed, together.

24th June 2020/by Sino

Access to justice in times of uncertainty

Counselling, Road To Justice, RSJC

South Africa has been in lockdown for more than a week now – facing a national disaster for the first time since the inception of our democracy. For many South Africans this causes financial loss, uncertainty, uncomfortable living arrangements, and stress about what tomorrow might bring. A fortunate few could afford to enter panic-buying mode and some could embark on doomsday-like preparations but many others find themselves in exceedingly difficult circumstances.

9th April 2020/by Sino

Dealing with recovering from trauma during COVID-19 lockdown

Counselling, Road To Recovery

The possibility of a lock down was on everyone’s lips even before the declaration was made. Along with this came uncertainty and anxiety about the future and high levels of anxiety about how one should respond to feel safe from harm. Conflicting stories and opinions and panic buying seemed to be compressed into a few days that simultaneously felt like they lasted for an age. Anxiety felt as contagious as the virus we had all been warned about.

2nd April 2020/by Sino

What is a Thuthuzela Care Centre?

Road To Justice

A Thuthuzela Care Centre is a designated forensic and medical service available to rape survivors as an emergency service in the 72 hours immediately after a rape. They are based at 54 hospitals across South Africa.

2nd April 2020/by Sino

Building a Culture of Consent

Making Change

Peer educators from the Birds and Bees project are challenging rape culture and building a culture of consent in their schools.

26th September 2019/by Sino

A new Rape Crisis campaign hits close to home.

Advocacy, Road To Recovery

It is estimated that 40% of South African women will be raped in their lifetime and only 8.6% of rape perpetrators are convicted. Unfortunately, most people believe these rapes only occur in dark alleyways by hooded strangers. Rape Crisis’ new campaign reveals that the truth is a lot closer to home. 68% of rape survivors […]

21st February 2019/0 Comments/by rapecrisisblog

Just Another Feminist [Valentines] Day

Advocacy

The 14th of February, doesn’t have to be celebrated in the traditional way

13th February 2019/0 Comments/by Sino

How to Write About Rape

Advocacy

Writing about rape. Where do you start?

Such a sensitive topic, so prevalent in our society today. It is therefore so important to write about it, so that we can broaden people’s awareness about rape. We want to write about rape because we want our words, stories and theories to change into actions and understandings. But how do you write about such a painful topic without over-sensitising or re-traumatising people and still putting rape survivor’s everyday lived experiences on the foreground? With this question in mind, I went to the Writing about Rape Workshop, organised by the Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust.

14th January 2019/0 Comments/by rapecrisisblog

Helpline & Emergency Numbers

Advocacy

We have put together a list of referral numbers, including national Thuthuzela Care Center’s and national emergency numbers should you wish to contact them. Although it is the festive season, the listed organisations are always here for you and those is need of support. The lists can be found below or downloaded for your disposal.

20th December 2018/0 Comments/by rapecrisisblog

A Toolkit to Support Rape Survivors

Making Change

If someone you know has been raped and is going through a challenging time, they will be feeling a range of emotions. You too may be feeling a range of confusing emotions and may be wondering how you can help. Rape Crisis has found a need in the online space to communicate with those that […]

11th December 2018/0 Comments/by rapecrisisblog

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