Where We Go Now: On Rape and Gender Inequality in South Africa South Africa is facing a generation of boys and men who feel that rape is okay, and they aren’t afraid to admit to it. Who will step up to be positive role models in South Africa. Jos Dirkx on where the conversation needs to go. Read more More
South African Women Face ‘Corrective Rape’ to ‘Fix’ Their Sexual Desires South Africa is facing a horrific, under-reported challenge. It’s called “corrective rape,” and it affects the livelihood and safety of women, particularly lesbians, all across the country. Watch this brief video on creating a safe space. Read more More
How Just a Piece of a Doughnut Led to a Nobel Peace Prize Three courageous women shared the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, and HV contributor Jos Dirkx can now proudly say she’s had the honor of meeting two Peace Prize winners. Dirkx tells us why it’s about time they were recognized. Read more More
Think Human Trafficking and Slavery is Just Girls and Women? Meet Senegal’s Boy Slaves, Talibes Human Rights Watch estimates that as many as 50,000 boy slaves (known as talibes) are subjected to forced begging in Senegal. How bad is it? Jos Dirkx fills us in on the male side of human trafficking and slavery. Read more More
Inspiration Found in Beirut’s Largest Refugee Camp Meeting Olfat Mahmoud, a Palestinian refugee who at the age of 11 walked to Lebanon, means being blown away with respect, admiration and awe by her sense of humility, power and strength. Read more More
Apps for Development: Empowering Women Through Facebook Jos Dirkx tells the story of two men trying to empower women in Africa by developing a Facebook application somewhat different from Mafia Wars and FarmVille. So how can a new app promote gender equality on the continent? Read more More
Game Drive: This is the Chikumbuso Project Why are widows in Zambia collecting used plastic bags? Short answer: So they can make them into handbags and purses sold locally and in the United States. Real answer: To build communities and increase economic empowerment in Africa. Read more More