By centring consent in the definition of rape, the law makes the survivor’s state of mind the battleground instead of focusing on the perpetrator’s actions, including their use…
The indigenous people in Botswana want recognition and be allowed to be self-reliant to restore their dignity
Graduates in disciplines such as sociology, development, philosophy, gender and politics have the analytical tools to unpack social nuances, historical context and ethical…
Sport is critical in curbing racial hatred and hate speech through continuous global awareness campaigns in tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup and the Olympics
An immigration official rejected the asylum application of a man from Chad who was jailed solely for homosexuality in his home country
Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
It is up to actors at all levels of society to rescue institutionalised prejudice that undermines the freedom and dignity of women and girls
Many South African schools are still sites of queerphobia, and slow cultural change means that activists may not be alive to see the changes they are fighting for
Calling the disease sexually transmitted is inaccurate, and has led to stigmatisation of men who have sex with men
While constitutionally protected, the LGBTQIA+ community is being failed by the state
South Africa needs to hold a national conference on xenophobia, which would be the first step towards building a civic infrastructure to fight discrmination against foreign…
The big South African banks’ decision to stop serving Sekunjalo is unjustified, and we are fighting back in the courts and the Competition Tribunal
Having Black teachers in the classrooms of what are commonly still considered ‘white schools’ would not only be beneficial to Black learners, but to learners of all races
LGBTQIA+ organisations have accused Stats SA of being discriminatory for excluding transgender, non-binary and intersex categories in a question relating to sex
Democratic countries that are committed to human rights must take decisive action to pressure India to quell its abuses and protect minority communities.
Diversity is especially meant to be celebrated on India’s Republic Day, 26 January. But another legacy haunts the Indian republic — the colonial policy of divide and rule, of…
Two M&G articles defending trans-exclusionary views draw on the insidious anti-trans rhetoric flourishing in the UK, but ignore our country’s constitutional protections
Women make up just 37% of our elected representatives, and gains in representation are slowly being eroded. This should concern us all
Striving for racial representivity does not mean there can never be a white judge on the apex court bench again
