Rita Schäfer

Those who love in a non-heteronormative way are under pressure in many countries around the world. At a conference in Cape Town, activists for the human rights of sexual minorities discussed the challenges they face.

The legal status of women in South Africa is better than ever before – on paper

South African views on male circumcision diverge - tradition and health matter

Outdated male stereotypes are hampering gender equality in South Africa

Tackling male violence after civic strife

Women’s roles in UN peacekeeping

Haiti: Sexualised violence in refugee camps

South Africa struggles to enforce modern family legislation