Gender Links

21/08/2026

Southern Africa: 2030 Push forward campaign gains momentum
The call is part of a broader campaign gaining momentum amid the mounting backlash to the rights of women and girls in all their diversity

Gender Links is a Southern African NGO promoting gender equality, women's empowerment and justice through advocacy, training, and community action.

19/08/2026

Day 2 | Southern African Civil Society Forum 2026 🌍✨

Day 2 is centred on Human Rights, Social Justice & Gender Equality, with powerful conversations on education, accountability, social protection, democratic governance and digital rights.

A key highlight of the day is the launch of the Southern Africa Gender Protocol Barometer, led by Gender Links. The launch brings the latest regional findings to the forefront, creating space to reflect on progress, identify gaps and strengthen collective action towards gender equality across Southern Africa. 💜

Our RWVL Fellows continue to engage, connect and amplify the voices and priorities shaping a more equal and inclusive region.

19/08/2026

It’s here! 📊🌍

Today, Gender Links and the Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance launch the Southern Africa Gender & Development Index 2026.

Covering 16 countries, 70 indicators and 11 thematic areas, the SGDI shows where gender equality is advancing, where gaps persist—and where action cannot wait.

🔗 Explore the SGDI: https://bit.ly/4xOcs9d

Data Studio turns your data into informative dashboards and reports that are easy to read, easy to share, and fully customizable.

18/08/2026

Day 1 | SADC Heads of State Summit 🌍✨

Day 1 of the SADC Heads of State Summit, attended by Gender Links’ RWVL Fellows, marks an important moment for women’s voices, leadership and gender equality to take centre stage.

Our fellows are on the ground, engaging, learning and amplifying conversations that shape the future of the region. 💜

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17/08/2026

Coming up today📣: the Launch of the 2026 Gender and media progress study. The regional findings will bring fresh evidence on gender representation, voice and participation in Southern Africa media, alongside lessons from media monitoring, training and inclusive journalism

17 August | 🕑 14:00–16:00 SAST
💻 Register to Join online: https://bit.ly/3UejpC0

17/08/2026

📣 Happening today! Have you registered?

Join us for the launch of the 2026 Gender and Media Progress Study and a timely regional conversation on gender and the media across Southern Africa. Hear the latest findings, learn about programmes advancing more inclusive journalism, and discuss what they mean for the way forward.

🗓️ 17 August | 🕑 14:00–16:00 SAST

💻 Join online: https://bit.ly/3UejpC0

We’re excited to bring together a panel of leading voices from academia, journalism and media practice:

Moderator: Portia Kobue, Broadcast Journalist, Producer and Media trainer
🔹 Carolyn Byerly, Professor Emerita, Howard University
🔹 Glenda Daniels, Professor of Media Studies, Wits University and Secretary-General, SANEF
🔹 Nompilo Gwala, Managing Editor, MambaOnline
🔹 Pamela Dube, Media Consultant, Trainer and Leadership Coach

Bring your questions, insights and ideas - and be part of the conversation.

15/08/2026

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO!The countdown is on to the launch of the Gender and Media Progress Study (GMPS).On 17 August 2026, we will bring together media, gender equality advocates and partners to unpack what the latest evidence tells us about gender representation, voice
and visibility in Southern African media, and what needs to change.📊 New evidence.

🎙️ Important conversations.

💡 A renewed push for more equal and inclusive media. Two days to go!

14/08/2026

Coming up on 17 August: the launch of the 2026 Gender and Media Progress Study. The regional findings will bring fresh evidence on gender representation, voice and participation in Southern African media, alongside lessons from media monitoring, training and inclusive journalism

Register here:
https://genderlinks-org-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/pui14TE1TSeFOpOyiXPgxQ #/registration

13/08/2026

Leadership matters. This Women's Month, we shine a spotlight on the inspiring women directors of Gender Links whose vision, expertise, and dedication continue to advance gender justice across Southern Africa.

Their leadership demonstrates the power of women at decision-making tables and the impact of inclusive leadership on communities and organisations alike.

💜 Thank you for leading the way.