About Sonke
Sonke Gender Justice is a South African NGO that works across Africa to strengthen the capacity of governments, civil society, and citizens to advance gender justice and women’s rights, prevent gender-based violence and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS.
The vision of the organisation is a world in which women, children, men, and gender-non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy, and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender-just and democratic societies, free from poverty.
Scope of Work
- Acknowledging that every human being has a unique value and potential, irrespective of origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, values, beliefs, politics, religion, race or socioeconomic or HIV status;
- Ensuring safeguards and measures are in place to prevent sexual exploitation, harassment, bullying, and abuse from taking place within the organisation;
- Recognising that all employees have the right to fulfil their potential;
- Acknowledging that all employees have a responsibility to support and empower their peers with knowledge and skills;
- Acknowledging that all employees have a responsibility to safeguard the children in their family and environment against all forms of violence, including corporal punishment;
- Respecting the rights, culture, and dignity of all the people we work with;
- Promoting unity and wellbeing within the communities we work in;
- Being responsive to the needs of the people of South Africa and the communities we work in across the globe;
- Ensuring that there is no discrimination against any member of the public on account of race, gender, gender identity, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political persuasion, conscience, belief, culture or language;
- Considering the circumstances and concerns of the beneficiaries when making decisions that affect them; and
- Working with organisations that adhere to principles and values similar to Sonke’s.
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