News/Events Updates
Human Rights |and Women
The Beijing Conference reaffirmed that the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and
fundamental freedoms by women and girl children, is essential for the advancement of
women. It stressed that governments must not only refrain from violating the human rights
of women, but must work actively for the promotion and protection of their rights.
This idea of positive action in relation to human rights is echoed in the Preamble to the South
African Constitution. The South Africa constitution through the Bill of Right has articulated the
Rights to all South Africans; the right to equality is paramount and non –derogable....
Ilitha Labantu as part of her ongoing effort on gender based violence and to raise public awareness about the plight of human trafficking victims in the township and rural communities. Ilitha Labantu will be launching two national campaigns to raise awareness on human trafficking in the townships and in rural communities, as South Africa is increasingly becoming a transit point for traffickers....Programme launch 27 April 2010
Welcome to Ilitha Labantu
Ilitha Labantu was founded in February 1989 by Mandisa Monakali. Ilitha Labantu saw its birth in the township of Gugulethu in Cape Town. At that time it was the only organization in any black township of Cape Town providing emotional support, practical advice and education around the problem of violence against women. The organization developed out of hands of Mandisa Monakali and dedicated community workers of a handful committed women from the township who were not able to find somewhere to go for their needs.
We believe that everyone has a right to live in safety and to have a future without fear.
We believe that everyone has a right to live in safety and to have a future without fear.
Women and Poverty
Across South Africa, women are deprived of a lifestyle or aspects of a lifestyle that is regarded as fair and reasonable within the society in which they live. There is poverty of low wage earners and utter destitution of those who fall outside family support systems, social institutions and safety nets.
Women and Economy
The Beijing Declaration expressed concern about the barriers to economic empowerment and entrepreneurship faced by women, and identified the economic disparities between men and women as one of the critical areas of concern. South Africa has high rates of unemployment. ..Read more
Our Aims
Empower women who have been affected by domestic violence. - Meet the needs of women and children affected by domestic violence. - Provide services run by women which are based on listening to survivors. - Challenge the disadvantages which result from domestic violence. - Support and reflect diversity and promote equality of opportunity. - Promote cohesive inter-agency responses to domestic violence and develop partnerships.
Actions Taken by Ilitha Labantu in 2004-2009
After the Beijing Platform for Action was launched, Ilitha Labantu has taken the initiative of promoting and increasing the meaningful participation of women in local and national issues....Read more
Programs
Counselling
Building Bridges Program
Youth Siyazingisa
Information Resourch Center
Research
Building Bridges Program
Youth Siyazingisa
Information Resourch Center
Research
Achievements
The passing of the 1998 Domestic Violence Act extends the range of relationships that are protected, and places obligations on law enforcement agents to actively assist women to assert their rights under the Act.
The enactment of the Sexual Offences Act in December 2007 was welcomed by all stakeholders and was drawn from various discussions and consultations across the spectrum of the South African society. ...Read more
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