by Jay | Aug 8, 2020 | Abuse, Family
These are the instruments used to perform female genital mutilation (FGM) in Somalia. “My child got sick after being cut, I was later told that she had an infection and a day later she had passed away” More than 200 million women and girls alive have undergone FGM,...
by Jay | Aug 8, 2020 | Abuse, Family
The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned – Maya Angelou The right to adequate housing is an important basic human right which is recognised in the Constitution and international human rights instruments. But...
by Jay | Aug 8, 2020 | Abuse, Family
South African health care facilities – an estimated 1.75 million people annually seek health care for injuries resulting from violence HIV – an estimated 16% of all HIV infections in women could be prevented if women did not experience domestic violence from their...
by Jay | Jul 9, 2020 | Abuse, Family
“The Children…. I live for them…………” Kate’s family was torn apart by her husband’s abuse…… She endured this torture for seven years until she gathered the courage to get him arrested. She and her six children and trying very hard to rebuild their lives but those...
by Jay | Jul 9, 2020 | Abuse, Family
THE MAIN GOAL OF THE FUTURE IS TO STOP VIOLENCE. THE WORLD IS ADDICTED TO IT – BILL COSBY Bruised faces, broken bones, blue eyes. For some, these may seem familiar. Whether they are occurring to you or someone you know, it is important to know that we can all help...
by Jay | Jul 9, 2020 | Abuse, Family
This picture is so powerful…. Showing courage, bravery and standing up for what’s right without being afraid of being a victim of gender-based violence “Don’t mess with me,” Pelosi told a reporter who implied that her impeachment motives were personal. This is Nancy...
