Gender, peace-building and transitional justice in African contexts

theory-building research, based on the experience of women peace activists

Sexual & Reproductive Rights

The Sexual and Reproductive Rights Programme aims to support research, networking and activism which prioritizes SRR.

Livelihoods, Gender and Entrepreneurship

contribute research and partnership to initiatives which focus on urban-based economic activities

Feminist e-Knowledges

feminist exploring the politics and practice of technologies for women's empowerment

Feminist Africa

progressive, cutting-edge gender research and feminist dialogue focused on the continent

The African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town is a feminist research unit, committed to political work on the African continent. We focus on writing, publications, research processes and partnerships, network-building and participative learning.

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Internet & women’s rights: how...

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This edition reflects on the feminist politics and practices of technology within the broader debates around economic justice and women’s rights at the 12th AWID Forum that ran from April 19 to 22, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Digital Security: Drop-in centre of...

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“Sex work may be illegal in Uganda, but providing services for sex workers is clearly not,” reads a statement from 9 May 2012 by WONETHA, a health and human rights organisation, in response to a serious crack-down on its activities by Ugandan...

Legal Voice: Feminist Activism from...

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Feminist activist and thinker, Sara Longwe on Thursday 3 May 2012 gave a talk on “Legal Voice: feminist activism from the body up.” Longwe’s talk which took place at All Africa House, Middle Campus (UCT) is part of the AGI’s African Feminists: Talking...

URGENT CALL TO ACTION!

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In May, 2012, the Centre is facing imminent closure due to a lack of funding. Like other NGOs, the Centre has been resourced through a network of government support, international donors, and local individual and corporate donors. And like other NGOs, in...

Gender Studies part of annual UCT O...

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Each year the University of Cape Town hosts an Open Day aimed at high school students in Grades 10, 11 and 12, their families, teachers and guidance counsellors. This event is ideal for school-going learners and their...