Global war on women through South Africa's eyes

Country: South Africa Source: UN Women The deaths of nine women in Gauteng's East Rand over the past three months are a devastating reminder of what is at stake for women in South Africa, at a moment when women's rights are under growing pressure around the world. This week, as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), they do so against a backdrop of deepening conflict, fragmentation and polarisation. Ekurhuleni and New York might seem