CSVR Launches Its 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Reimagine Justice for Survivors of GBV As the global community marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is proud…
Youth in South Africa face interrelated challenges that affect their well-being, development, and ability to contribute fully to society. These structural and personal challenges are deeply rooted in historical inequalities and present-day socio-economic conditions. Despite post-apartheid progress, racial and social…
The month of June is dubbed the youth month as we commemorate Youth Day on June 16. This commemoration is an opportunity to reflect on the historical significance of the occasion, the contribution of youth in changing the educational landscape…
State-run socio-economic and livelihood support programmes have been shown to increase the social inclusion of young people and thereby contribute to the prevention of violence involving youth. This practice brief outlines strategies for civil society practitioners to advocate for these…
Social scientists and policymakers alike have shown that youth empowerment programmes can act as a catalyst for social inclusion and consequently help reduce youth violence. However, data from research done by the Centre for Human Rights Policy Studies and the…
The subsequent monograph presents a number of key theories as to the causes of violence among young people in South Africa. It does not attempt to provide a single, definitive solution to the problem but rather seeks to analyze what…
