| Affiliation with other organizations: |
The Legal Resources Centre nationally works in partnerships with the following other organisations: POWA (People Oppose to Women Abuse) – a civil society organisation advocating against gender based violence and which provides psych-social support to women who have been abused. Sikhula Sonke – a trade union representing women farm workers in South Africa. Operation Bobbie Bear – a civil society organisation that works with children who have been victims of sexual abuse. SWEAT (Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce) – a civil society organisation advocating for the recognition of the rights of sex workers and decriminalization of sex work. The Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention – a civil society organisation that advocates for the rights of children to be free from violence. The Wellness Foundation – a civil society organisation working to advocate for the recognition of community care workers. The Parent Centre – civil society organisation that provides maternal health care to impoverished women and who advocate for the provision of maternal health care. Sisonke – a civil society organisation by sex workers for sex workers. MOSAIC – a civil society organisation advocating against gender based violence and in who provides counselling and support services to women. Women’s Legal Centre – a law centre dedicated to impact litigation. PASSOP – a civil society organisation working for the realization of human rights for refugees and asylum seekers. GenderLinks – a civil society organisation geared towards advancing women. Tswaranang Legal Advice Centre – a civil society organisation providing legal support and advice. Treatment Action Campaign – a civil society organisation advocating for the right to health. Equal Education – a civil society organisation advocating for the right to education. The Legal Resources Centre is part of the following networks: The Working Group on Decriminalization of Sex Work; The Shukhumisa Campaign (geared towards the proper implementation of Sexual Offences legislation); The Commission for Gender Equality Monitor (network of CSO’s monitoring the performance of the Commission for Gender Equality); Southern African Legal Assistance Network (network of legal organisations in Southern Africa). The Legal Resources Centre is part of the following intergovernmental organisation structures: The Working Group on Domestic Violence for the Civilian Secretariat of Police; The Gender Justice Forum of the Western Cape. The Legal Resources Centre provides legal support and work with the following research units: The Gender, Health and Justice Unit at the University of the Western Cape; The Democratic Governance and Research Unit at the University of Cape Town. |
| Publications: |
Protecting Yourself from Domestic Violence (2012) http://www.lrc.org.za/booklets/2006-2012-06-07-legal-resources-centre-lrc-know-your-rights-domestic-violence- Trafficking in Persons: A South African Legislative Perspective (2011) http://www.lrc.org.za/booklets/1702-2011-12-14-trafficking-of-persons-a-south-african-legislative-perspective- The Asylum Process in South Africa (2012) The Domestic Violence Act 15 years later: Gap Analysis Report (2013) The Obligations of the State: Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Directives in respect of Domestic Violence (2013) Know your rights: Child Sexual Abuse (2012) http://www.lrc.org.za/booklets/1907-2012-04-26-legal-resources-centre-lrc-know-your-rights-child-sexual-abuse-pamphlet Violence Against Women (2006) http://www.lrc.org.za/booklets/879-violence-against-women Customary law leaflet (2010) http://www.lrc.org.za/booklets/1364-2010-customary-law-leaflet- Papgeld (Time to Pay Maintenance) (2008) http://www.lrc.org.za/booklets/351-2008-papgeld-time-to-pay-maintenance Your Guide to the Law on Civil Unions (2006) Women’s Rights in African Customary Law (2005-2006) |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Commission on the Status of Women:
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Legal Resources Centre Submissions on Human Rights Violations to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women – October 2012 |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women:
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The South African Shadow Report on the Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women – submitted to the CEDAW Committee’s 48th Session 17 January - 4 February 2011 (contributed to the content) |
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