[vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1585659152674{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Informal alcohol outlets commonly known as shebeens or taverns operate in South Africa’s townships and slum settlements. The Oxford Dictionary defines shebeen as, ‘an unlicensed establishment or private house selling alcohol and typically regarded as slightly disreputable’ (Oxford Dictionary 2015[1[/vc_column_text]
Building catholic men as positive models
HeForShe Taverns debunking the social norm: When a man forces self on wife, should it be considered as rape?
Men need to be involved as well, and that is what the HeforShe Taverns project aims to facilitate. Implemented by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Commission and Klerksdorp Diocese in North West Province, the...
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Safe taverns project transforms social spaces for the benefit of gender justice
One of the objectives of the Safe taverns Project, launched by the Young women for life in 2017, is to transform the perception of taverns from being seen as unsafe drinking dens to vibrant community hubs that play a...
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Tavern owners and YWFL taking stance to end violence against women
Breakfast, HeForShe Taverns project ambassador Joe Mashilo tells Refiloe Mpakanyane how the community felt the need to initiate conversations with men about engaging with women without being abusive.
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Men should be key agents of gender equality
Taverns programme has reached over 10 000 people - yes!!! TEN THOUSAND! @HeForShe Tavern programme encourages men to actively join the conversation around gender-based violence. Watch our video explaining the HeforShe tavens https://youtu.be/cfz_kaw0kaA?si=jiBySlaLDmPYlOXE
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