Knowledge Empowers Victims

Knowledge empowers victims (and witnesses) to END Gender Based Violence. At SPAR, we believe that knowing your rights is key to ENDing GBV and we want to help educate you on your rights.

There are rights in the Constitution and other legislation that offers you protection against various forms of Gender Based Violence.

We have put together helpful content and a broad list of rights to help create greater awareness in the fight against GBV: 
 

• What to do if you have been a victim of Gender Based Violence
• Bill of Rights, South African Constitution and how to use it
• The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and how to use it
• The South African Human Rights Commission Act and how to use it
• The Commission for Gender Equality Act and how to use it
• The Domestic Violence Act and how to use it
• The Protection from Harassment Act and how to use it
• Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Act and how to use it
• Employment Equity Act 55 and how to use it
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and how to use it
• Labour Relations Act and how to use it
• What is a Protection Order and how to apply for one
• Useful NGOs and other helpful GBV contact numbers