[vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1585658994197{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Many survivors of sexual violence live their entire lives- post trauma, in pursuit of justice but unfortunately only a small percentage ever get this fulfilled. It is vital to note that getting justice is an important step in their journey to recovery or healing after their ordeal or experience. For most survivors, seeing the abuse or violence inflicted on them acknowledged and validated, their abuser or perpetrator punished and even getting an apology is what they need in order to move forward with their lives[/vc_column_text]
Ministry to poor communities in commercial farming
Young women for life mobilizes women to protest at a magistrate court
Young women for life conducts protests in communities and at the magistrate courts, putting pressure on the justice system to improve its handling of the rape cases. A powerful scene of unity and support unfolded outside the Modimolle Magistrate's Court...
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A culture of silence allows gender-based violence to escalate, says the Imbizo organized by YWFL and traditional leaders
A culture of silence allows gender-based violence to escalate This is something that was highlighted at the imbizo organized today by the Mpumalanga Chapter of the Young Women for Life Movement, in partnership with the esteemed Lomshiyo Tribal Authority. The...
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Survey reveals that rape survivors feel victimized by the justice system
A recent survey of nearly 300 rape survivors, conducted by the young women for life, has revealed a troubling reality. Only 14% of respondents believed they would achieve justice by reporting the crime to the police. This finding comes at...
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Female Councillors should be at the center of the battle against gender injustice
On November 1st, 2021, South Africa held crucial local government elections that enabled citizens to select councils for every district, metropolitan, and local municipality across all nine provinces. Young Women for Life (YWFL), a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering women,...
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