STAND UP TO STIGMA
Stigma and discrimination are unfortunately of the learned behaviours rooted in perceptions and actions of our communities. Due to diversity, our communities developed a set of norms and values that are either based on culture and religion practised for many decades and with customs and rituals relevant and important to this day.
“RAPE EXPERIENCED LEADS TO CONFUSION IN OUR IDENTITY AND ROLE IN SOCIETY”
All human beings are equally entitled to human rights without discrimination, regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, social status. They are essential to human dignity, survival and development and should be protected by law. Stated in a Bill of rights -Constitution of South Africa.
“HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO POOR SERVICE IN YOUR POLICE STATION”
Story on the ground
“On 22 January 2012 I went to Elukwatini Police Station to make an affidavit they told me to write it by myself. When I told them that I can’t they asked me why did I go to school if I’m not capable to write an affidavit then they told me to wait aside until they finish what they were doing. I got the service after a long time and I was in the hurry to leave.”
“THE DENIAL OF SERVICE TO A SEX WORKER AT A LOCAL CLINIC”
A client went to the clinic to test for HIV, a Health Worker could not assist her instead shouted at her and told her to stop sleeping around without using a condom. The case was reported by a client to an organization implementing Human Rights Program focusing on Stigma and discrimination to the key and vulnerable population. After the Standing Committee intervention, the matter was escalated to the Clinic Manager and the client is now on ART.
EFFECTS OF CONTRACEPTIVES DURING THE COVID 19 TIMES
Since the sudden spread of covid 19, many public services have been interrupted including critical services such as these related to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH). What was initially meant to be a 21-day lockdown turned to be prolonged. There was confusion as to which services are essential and which ones are not, young people were […]
DIFFERENT METHODS OF CONTRACEPTIVES
Our young people in South Africa are not educated about the various forms of Prevention methods they can access in their local health facilities, hence we come across young people complaining about the high rate of teenage pregnancy they encounter in their communities in our various districts of implementation. The high rate of teenage pregnancy […]
SEXUAL REPRODUCTION HEALTH, PREGNANCY TESTS AND TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
Sexual Reproduction Health (SRH) is a very personal subject; Good sexual and reproductive health means having a safe and fulfilling sex life, with the freedom to decide whether or not you want to reproduce and at what time in your life. In South Africa we are a country that has services that are inadequate and […]
MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS & PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
We as South African’s have a long-winded relationship with Psychology and Mental Health. When looking at the most psychologically influential movements of our time, it is noteworthy to know that Mr Hendrik Verwoerd – The very architect of the Apartheid System – was not only a Psychology and Philosophy graduate, having attained a doctorate in […]
REDUCING GENDER INEQUALITY AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
In the last decade, the issues of gender inequality has always been the issue of discussion. During the Covid19 pandemic gender based violence escalating greatly and affecting more South Africans. To understand the issue of gender, it is very important to understand the definition of gender and gender equity. Therefore, gender signifies the social, cultural […]