13 February 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA speech on Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) sends an important signal that the government recognises that a sustained political was essential for meaningful change, including stronger conviction rates to shift social norms and eliminate harmful practices. The IWFSA recognises that this declaration, made under Section 23 of the Disaster […]

The International Women’s’ Forum of South Africa (IWFSA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’ reiteration during his 2026 State of the Nation Address  that Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is not a private or isolated matter, but a coordinated united action. The IWFSA, which facilitated the formation of the GBVF Response Fund1 four years ago, acknowledges that