Introduction to Women'sNet

Women’sNet is a feminist organisation that works to advance gender equality and justice in South Africa through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). We provide training and facilitate content dissemination and creation that supports women, girls, and women’s and gender organisations and networks to take control of their own content and ICT use.

Our website is a hub for information by women, about women and gender, and has a focus on South African and African content. We help  women to find the people, issues,  resources and tools they need for social activism.

What's New?

The principle of equal pay for women and men was laid down in Article 119 of the Treaty of Rome and expanded in the 1970s with the adoption of specific directives. In 1992, the principle of gender mainstreaming was enshrined in the EC Treaty, stipulating that the principle of equal treatment should not prevent the maintenance or adoption of measures providing for specific advantages in favour of the under-represented sex (Article 141).

20 November 2008 marks the 10th annual International Transgender Day Of Remembrance, commemorating those who were killed due to anti transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honour Rita Hester whose murder on November 28th 1998 inspired the "Remembering our Dead".

The HIV Prevention Research Unit (HPRU), Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking (HIVAN), invite you and your colleagues to join us at our forthcoming forum. This initiative, a partnership between the HIV Prevention Research Unit (HPRU), Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking (HIVAN), is a monthly seminar series aimed at promoting the exchange of ideas and collaboration between the academic community and non-governmental organisations in KwaZulu-Natal.

Mental Health Counsellor Job Description Sherbourne Health Centre (SHC) presently looking for a Part Time Administrative Assistant to work with the LGBTQ Parenting Network for a 3-month period.

Deputy Minister of Education, Andre Gaum has expressed appreciation at the international support South Africa has received in the vast field of information and computer technology.

Introduction to Women'sNet