Collaborative efforts to combat gender-based violence in South Africa

Collaborative efforts to combat gender-based violence in South Africa

The Evangelical Academy Bad Boll, in partnership with Kirchliche Arbeitsstelle Südliches Afrika KASA, Evangelische Mission in Solidarität (EMS), is set to host a powerful conference aimed at addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and fostering empowerment and solidarity. The conference, titled "South Africa and Germany in Solidarity: Walking Together Against Gender-Based Violence", will take place from September 26 to 28, 2025, at the Evangelical Conference Center Bad Boll.

This significant event promises to be a hub for discussions and collaborations, attracting a diverse range of participants including government officials, activists, NGO representatives, academics, and international partners focused on GBV issues. One of the highlights of the conference will be a concert by the award-winning South African singer, Thabile, who was recently honoured with the Africa Festival Award as "Artist of the Year 2023". The concert is scheduled for Friday evening (26.09.2025, 8 PM) in the festive hall of the Evangelical Conference Center Bad Boll.

The conference aims to exchange experiences and strategies in dealing with GBV and develop common perspectives for empowerment and solidarity. Thematic working groups will focus on communication & media, policy & advocacy, worship & liturgy, and personal healing. The program also includes lectures, creative workshops, and interactive formats.

For those interested in attending, further details and registration can be found at this link. Prices for conference participation vary depending on accommodation and meal options.

The Evangelical Academy Bad Boll, an independent institution of the Evangelical Church in Wuerttemberg and a public law corporation, encourages everyone to stay informed by subscribing to their newsletter, information materials, or podcasts. Registration as press representatives should be done via email: [email protected]. The conference will conclude with a creative church service at the Kurhaus Bad Boll and a look ahead to possible follow-up projects.

For more information about the Evangelical Academy Bad Boll, visit their website at www.ev-akademie-boll.de. They are also present on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky, and Mastodon. Contact them via email or phone: 07164 79-300.

1. The conference, with its thematic focus on communication & media, policy & advocacy, worship & liturgy, and personal healing, aims to promote dialogue and develop strategies in the realm of science, particularly women's health and health-and-wellness, within the context of addressing gender-based violence.
2. To delve deeper into the subjects of gender-based violence, women's health, and health-and-wellness, attendees are encouraged to attend the interactive workshops and lectures scheduled during the conference, as part of the comprehensive program.

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