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If you become pregnant in South Africa, maternity leave is honored but companies are not required to pay you during this time. | If you become pregnant in South Africa, maternity leave is honored but companies are not required to pay you during this time. | ||
Abortion is | Abortion is legal on demand (no reason needs to be given) up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Between 12 weeks and 20 weeks abortion is available under any of the following circumstances: (a) a person's own physical or mental health is at stake, (b) the baby will have severe mental or physical abnormalities, (c) the person is pregnant because of incest, (d) is pregnant because of rape, or (e) the person is of the personal opinion that her economic or social situation is sufficient reason for the termination of pregnancy. If the person is more than 20 weeks pregnant, they can get the abortion only if their own or the fetus' life is in danger or there are likely to be serious birth defects. Abortion is provided free of charge at designated government facilities. Healthcare providers are allowed to choose not to provide abortion care because of their own personal beliefs ('conscientious objection') but are legally required to refer to a provider who will provide abortion care. | ||
Contraception (Birth Control) | |||
'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | '''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas === | ||
In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html]</ref> | In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html]</ref> | ||
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As reported by Bhekisisa: "According to Thompson, 'the central challenge we see women face around contraception is pushback from partners. A great many of the abortion clients we see are survivors of gender-based violence, a struggle that keeps many women from accessing the contraception they may well wish for.' Manyonga says the government's new contraception and fertility planning policy, which was launched earlier this year, is a significant improvement on the previous 2001 policy. It recognises 'power imbalances that make it difficult for some women to negotiate condom use and seeks to make contraceptive services available that will not fuel women's vulnerability to HIV infection'."<ref>[http://bhekisisa.org/article/2014-05-16-contraceptives-south-africans-are-still-out-of-the-loop Contraceptives: South Africans are still out of the loop]</ref> | As reported by Bhekisisa: "According to Thompson, 'the central challenge we see women face around contraception is pushback from partners. A great many of the abortion clients we see are survivors of gender-based violence, a struggle that keeps many women from accessing the contraception they may well wish for.' Manyonga says the government's new contraception and fertility planning policy, which was launched earlier this year, is a significant improvement on the previous 2001 policy. It recognises 'power imbalances that make it difficult for some women to negotiate condom use and seeks to make contraceptive services available that will not fuel women's vulnerability to HIV infection'."<ref>[http://bhekisisa.org/article/2014-05-16-contraceptives-south-africans-are-still-out-of-the-loop Contraceptives: South Africans are still out of the loop]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | === What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/contraceptives/ Marie Stopes South Africa]: "We have a wide range of contraceptive methods for you to choose from. Whether you’re interested in a monthly option like the pill or patch or a long acting method like an implant or IUD we can help find something that suits your lifestyle. We offer: • Tablets • Injectables • Patches • Implants • IUDs and IUSs “loop” • Emergency contraception If you are starting to use contraception for the first time, or looking into a new method it’s a good idea to make time for a full consultation. Schedule time with one our friendly nurses who can give you a run down of all of your options." Questions or Bookings: 0800 11 77 85 | *[http://www.mariestopes.org.za/contraceptives/ Marie Stopes South Africa]: "We have a wide range of contraceptive methods for you to choose from. Whether you’re interested in a monthly option like the pill or patch or a long acting method like an implant or IUD we can help find something that suits your lifestyle. We offer: • Tablets • Injectables • Patches • Implants • IUDs and IUSs “loop” • Emergency contraception If you are starting to use contraception for the first time, or looking into a new method it’s a good idea to make time for a full consultation. Schedule time with one our friendly nurses who can give you a run down of all of your options." Questions or Bookings: 0800 11 77 85 | ||
Here are some of the oral contraceptives you can expect to see in South Africa:<ref>[http://www.frontshop.co.za/oral-contraceptives/ Oral contraceptives]</ref> | Here are some of the oral contraceptives you can expect to see in South Africa:<ref>[http://www.frontshop.co.za/oral-contraceptives/ Oral contraceptives]</ref> | ||
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Information Provided by [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]. | Information Provided by [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]. | ||
''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only | ''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only'' | ||
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>'' | ||
* Escapelle (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | *Escapelle (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | ||
''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* NorLevo 0.75 mg (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | *NorLevo 0.75 mg (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | ||
Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin Only<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin Only<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
Take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex: | Take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex: | ||
* Microval | *Microval | ||
''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined | ''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined'' | ||
Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used | Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used | ||
Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>'' | ||
* Nordiol | *Nordiol | ||
* Ovral | *Ovral | ||
''Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ''Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* Nordette | *Nordette | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
====Testing Facilities==== | ==== Testing Facilities==== | ||
* [https://www.better2know.co.za/ Better2Know]: "If you are worried you may have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Better2Know can help you to get tested in Johannesburg. Whether you are concerned about HIV or another STI you can choose a test to suit your needs. Better2Know offers individual tests for specific STIs or you can choose one of our comprehensive sexual health screens. Our service in Johannesburg is available 7 days a week. Your highly accurate test results will be available quickly by telephone, email or SMS or you can view them by logging in to our secure patient area. Should your result show an infection, do not worry. Better2Know will ensure that you have access to the best advice and treatment." Locations throughout Johannesburg. Click [https://www.better2know.co.za/centres/city/johannesburg here] to view locations. | *[https://www.better2know.co.za/ Better2Know]: "If you are worried you may have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Better2Know can help you to get tested in Johannesburg. Whether you are concerned about HIV or another STI you can choose a test to suit your needs. Better2Know offers individual tests for specific STIs or you can choose one of our comprehensive sexual health screens. Our service in Johannesburg is available 7 days a week. Your highly accurate test results will be available quickly by telephone, email or SMS or you can view them by logging in to our secure patient area. Should your result show an infection, do not worry. Better2Know will ensure that you have access to the best advice and treatment." Locations throughout Johannesburg. Click [https://www.better2know.co.za/centres/city/johannesburg here] to view locations. | ||
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/hiv-stis/ Marie Stopes]: "At Marie Stopes you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 14 centres across South Africa, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us on 0800 11 77 85." | * [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/hiv-stis/ Marie Stopes]: "At Marie Stopes you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 14 centres across South Africa, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us on 0800 11 77 85." | ||
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HIV/AIDS Organizations (credit to [http://www.thebody.com/index/hotlines/south_africa.html TheBody.com] for much of this information): | HIV/AIDS Organizations (credit to [http://www.thebody.com/index/hotlines/south_africa.html TheBody.com] for much of this information): | ||
* [http://www.napwasa.org/ National Association of People living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA]): "Provides counseling, destigmatization programs, advocacy, assistance in organizing and awareness." PO Box 66, Germiston 1400, E-mail: napnat@sn.apc.org, Phone: +27 11 872 0975, Fax: +27 011 872 1343 | *[http://www.napwasa.org/ National Association of People living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA]): "Provides counseling, destigmatization programs, advocacy, assistance in organizing and awareness." PO Box 66, Germiston 1400, E-mail: napnat@sn.apc.org, Phone: +27 11 872 0975, Fax: +27 011 872 1343 | ||
* AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA): A regional partnership of non-governmental organizations working together to promote a human rights based approach to | *AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA): A regional partnership of non-governmental organizations working together to promote a human rights based approach to | ||
* [http://www.redribbon.co.za/home.php Red Ribbon]: "Provides general information, advice on living with HIV, and information on legal issues surrounding HIV." | *[http://www.redribbon.co.za/home.php Red Ribbon]: "Provides general information, advice on living with HIV, and information on legal issues surrounding HIV." | ||
* [http://www.safaids.net/ Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service]: "Provides policy analysis, outreach, capacity-building assistance, and current information in the field of HIV/AIDS research." | *[http://www.safaids.net/ Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service]: "Provides policy analysis, outreach, capacity-building assistance, and current information in the field of HIV/AIDS research." | ||
* [https://www.info4africa.org.za/ AIDSDATA]: "Database of South African HIV/AIDS organizations." | *[https://www.info4africa.org.za/ AIDSDATA]: "Database of South African HIV/AIDS organizations." | ||
* [http://www.aids-update.org.za/ HIV/AIDS Update: A South African Information and Service Centre]: "Newsletters and support in South Africa." | *[http://www.aids-update.org.za/ HIV/AIDS Update: A South African Information and Service Centre]: "Newsletters and support in South Africa." | ||
* [http://www.soulcity.org.za/ Soul City Institute of Health & Development Communication] | *[http://www.soulcity.org.za/ Soul City Institute of Health & Development Communication] | ||
* [http://www.info4africa.org.za The Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking]: "A Web site showcasing approaches to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa." | *[http://www.info4africa.org.za The Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking]: "A Web site showcasing approaches to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa." | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==Menstruation== | ==Menstruation== | ||
'''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [ | '''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [[wikipedia:Menstrual_cup|here]]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here]. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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In Johannesburg, you can find pads, pantyliners, tampons and menstrual cups. One recommended store to buy menstrual products is Clicks (a store that has toiletries, pharmacy, etc). | In Johannesburg, you can find pads, pantyliners, tampons and menstrual cups. One recommended store to buy menstrual products is Clicks (a store that has toiletries, pharmacy, etc). | ||
Here's where you can buy a Mooncup (menstrual cup) in Johannesburg: | Here's where you can buy a Mooncup (menstrual cup) in Johannesburg: | ||
* Feel Healthy: Balfour Park Shopping Centre, Corner Athol and Louis Botha Avenue, Highlands North, Johannesburg | *Feel Healthy: Balfour Park Shopping Centre, Corner Athol and Louis Botha Avenue, Highlands North, Johannesburg | ||
* Fresh Earth Food Store: 103 Komatie Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Tel:011 646 4404 Fax:011 646 3470 Email: info@freshearth.co.za | *Fresh Earth Food Store: 103 Komatie Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Tel:011 646 4404 Fax:011 646 3470 Email: info@freshearth.co.za | ||
* Fruit and Roots: Holbart Grove Shopping Centre, corner of Hobart and Grosvenor Roads, Bryanston, Johannesburg | *Fruit and Roots: Holbart Grove Shopping Centre, corner of Hobart and Grosvenor Roads, Bryanston, Johannesburg | ||
* Loving Nature Health Shop and Juice Bar: Genesis Centre, Entrance 2, 3 Bradfield Drive, Fairmount, Johannesburg | *Loving Nature Health Shop and Juice Bar: Genesis Centre, Entrance 2, 3 Bradfield Drive, Fairmount, Johannesburg | ||
The local brand Mpower Menstrual Cups sells a standard and light flow menstrual cup which can be bought on takealot.com | The local brand Mpower Menstrual Cups sells a standard and light flow menstrual cup which can be bought on takealot.com | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It === | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs === | ||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||
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==Abortion== | ==Abortion== | ||
'''Important Note:''' There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion here]. | '''Important Note:''' There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion here]. According to South African policy, if a pregnancy is less than 9 weeks, it is possible to choose between surgical and medical abortion. After 9 weeks only a surgical abortion is possible. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas === | ||
In South Africa, abortion is fully legal with no age restrictions during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. For the first twelve weeks, all primary reasons for an abortion are permitted, including to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, economic or social reasons or available on request. From the thirteenth to twentieth week of pregnancy, an abortion may be performed under the following circumstances: to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment and economic or social reasons. After the twentieth week of pregnancy, an abortion may be performed "if two medical practitioners or one medical practitioner and a midwife are of the opinion that the continued pregnancy would endanger the woman’s life, would result in severe malformation of the foetus or would pose a risk of injury to the foetus."<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Abortion Law in South Africa]</ref> | In South Africa, abortion is fully legal with no age restrictions during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. For the first twelve weeks, all primary reasons for an abortion are permitted, including to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, economic or social reasons or available on request. From the thirteenth to twentieth week of pregnancy, an abortion may be performed under the following circumstances: to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment and economic or social reasons. After the twentieth week of pregnancy, an abortion may be performed "if two medical practitioners or one medical practitioner and a midwife are of the opinion that the continued pregnancy would endanger the woman’s life, would result in severe malformation of the foetus or would pose a risk of injury to the foetus."<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Abortion Law in South Africa]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
You can safely use abortion pills at home up to 12 weeks and 6 days - this is sometimes called self-management. To '''self-manage''' your abortion you need 12 misoprosotol tablets. Misoprostol is widely available in pharmacies on prescription. Misoprostol is sold under the brand names Misoprostol (it used to be called Cytotec) and Arthrotec in South Africa.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/2788/south-africa Women on Waves: South Africa]</ref> | |||
Instructions for doing an abortion using misoprostol are provided by [https://www.abortionsupport.co.za Abortion Support] and [https://safe2choose.org/safe-abortion/abortion-pills/abortion-with-misoprostol Safe2Choose.] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYOiLq9cTf4 Ami Explains Abortion] provides a video explanation of how to do an abortion with misoprosotol. For support with self-management and any questions, you can email [https://www.abortionsupport.co.za Abortion Support], [https://www.womenonweb.org/ Women on Web] or [https://womenhelp.org/ Women Help Women]. | |||
If you are less than 12 weeks and 6 days, you can choose '''telemedical''' abortion. With this option you have a telephone or online consultation instead of visiting a clinic. Abortion Support offers a pharmacy-pick up service. This involves an online consultation, a prescription is provided and you collect your medication at a pharmacy near your home. This costs R220 if you choose misoprostol alone. Marie Stopes provides a pills by post service. This involves a telephone consultation and then pills are sent to your home address. This costs between 1500 and 1750 ZAR. | |||
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/safe-abortion/ Marie Stopes South Africa]: "We offer safe abortion (also called Termination of Pregnancy or TOP) for women who are up to 20 weeks pregnant. Depending on the gestation (stage of the pregnancy), we have two services available: the Marie Stopes Medical Process (often called the abortion pill) and the Marie Stopes Procedure (a minor, same day treatment). Our nurses and doctors are accredited professionals and experts in reproductive healthcare. Our work is strictly governed the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (amended 2008) and we adhere to World Health Organisation Guidelines and protocols set out by Marie Stopes International." | You can choose to visit an abortion clinic. An incomplete map of public and private abortion clinics is available [https://wtc.pdachoice.com/wtc/view/map.html here]. Make sure you tick the box for 'Comprehensive Family Planning Services' to see clinics that offer abortion. | ||
You can get an abortion at a '''government hospital''' for free. Not all government hospitals and clinics provide abortion and there is no complete list of government providers. However, if you visit your local clinic you can get a referral when they don't offer abortion. You can also choose to go to a '''private facility'''. Here's a list of some private facilities: | |||
* [https://www.abortionsupport.co.za Abortion Support:] Provides an online consultation and prescription for free. You pay R220 to the pharmacy for your medication. | |||
*[http://www.mariestopes.org.za/safe-abortion/ Marie Stopes South Africa]: "We offer safe abortion (also called Termination of Pregnancy or TOP) for women who are up to 20 weeks pregnant. Depending on the gestation (stage of the pregnancy), we have two services available: the Marie Stopes Medical Process (often called the abortion pill) and the Marie Stopes Procedure (a minor, same day treatment). Our nurses and doctors are accredited professionals and experts in reproductive healthcare. Our work is strictly governed the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (amended 2008) and we adhere to World Health Organisation Guidelines and protocols set out by Marie Stopes International." There are nine clinics are situated in the areas surrounding Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Abortions are free at government hospitals and clinics. Abortion Support provides care for R220. Whereas at other private clinics abortions can cost between R470 and R1 460. The cost of the abortion depends on how far the pregnancy has progressed and also on where the clinic is situated. | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://lifeline.org.za Lifeline Southern Africa]: Provides 24 hour suicide/crisis hotline: 0861 322 322. Address: 10th Floor, North City House, Cnr Melle & Jorrisen Street, Fraamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001 | *[http://lifeline.org.za Lifeline Southern Africa]: Provides 24 hour suicide/crisis hotline: 0861 322 322. Address: 10th Floor, North City House, Cnr Melle & Jorrisen Street, Fraamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001 | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/shelter4girls/ The House Group]: "Shelter for Abused, Abandoned & Destitute girls under 19 years of age, who are using/exposed to addictive substances or runaways." Address: 60 & 62 Olivia Road, Berea. Phone: 0110279190 or 0828102726 | *[https://www.facebook.com/shelter4girls/ The House Group]: "Shelter for Abused, Abandoned & Destitute girls under 19 years of age, who are using/exposed to addictive substances or runaways." Address: 60 & 62 Olivia Road, Berea. Phone: 0110279190 or 0828102726 | ||
* [http://www.usindisoministries.co.za Usindiso Ministries - A Kingdom Ministry]: "Usindiso Ministries provides temporary accommodation for abused women and their children on our First Floor. The Second Floor is set aside for ladies who are training on the Skills to Furnish Programme. Each floor is registered to accommodate 60 persons, which gives the shelter a capacity for 120 persons including their children. Usindiso Ministries provides basic needs for each woman and child, which includes accommodation, food, toiletries, nappies and clothing, when they are available. These women are referred to us by the police, nearby hospitals, other institutions or they hear about us by word of mouth and arrive on their own." Phone: +27 11 334 1143. Email: contact@usindisoministries.co.za | *[http://www.usindisoministries.co.za Usindiso Ministries - A Kingdom Ministry]: "Usindiso Ministries provides temporary accommodation for abused women and their children on our First Floor. The Second Floor is set aside for ladies who are training on the Skills to Furnish Programme. Each floor is registered to accommodate 60 persons, which gives the shelter a capacity for 120 persons including their children. Usindiso Ministries provides basic needs for each woman and child, which includes accommodation, food, toiletries, nappies and clothing, when they are available. These women are referred to us by the police, nearby hospitals, other institutions or they hear about us by word of mouth and arrive on their own." Phone: +27 11 334 1143. Email: contact@usindisoministries.co.za | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==List of Additional Resources== | == List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://ncwsa.org.za/ National Council of Women of South Africa]: "NCWSA aims to bring together women of all ages and all walks of life in South Africa, to learn more about local, national and international affairs that affect us all." P.O. Box 1242, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: 011-834-1366. Email: info@ncswa.org. | *[http://ncwsa.org.za/ National Council of Women of South Africa]: "NCWSA aims to bring together women of all ages and all walks of life in South Africa, to learn more about local, national and international affairs that affect us all." P.O. Box 1242, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: 011-834-1366. Email: info@ncswa.org. | ||
* [http://www.womensnet.org.za/health/whppam.htm Women's Health Project]: "At present, the project's aims are to develop and promote research assessing the implementation of integrated women's health services, to help policy makers reach a consensus on the integration of women's health services and primary health care, to expose nurses to gender sensitive approaches to women's health, to promote the existence of a vibrant women's health movement, and to facilitate agreement between NGOs and government agencies on a common list of development indicators to guide program development." Address: Third Floor, Spencer Lister Building, P.O. Box 1038, South African Institute for Medical Research, University of the Witwatersrand , Box 1038, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa, tel: +27 11 489 9925/17/05, fax: +27 11 489 9922, E-mail: womenhp@sn.apc.org or womenhp@wn.acp.org | *[http://www.womensnet.org.za/health/whppam.htm Women's Health Project]: "At present, the project's aims are to develop and promote research assessing the implementation of integrated women's health services, to help policy makers reach a consensus on the integration of women's health services and primary health care, to expose nurses to gender sensitive approaches to women's health, to promote the existence of a vibrant women's health movement, and to facilitate agreement between NGOs and government agencies on a common list of development indicators to guide program development." Address: Third Floor, Spencer Lister Building, P.O. Box 1038, South African Institute for Medical Research, University of the Witwatersrand , Box 1038, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa, tel: +27 11 489 9925/17/05, fax: +27 11 489 9922, E-mail: womenhp@sn.apc.org or womenhp@wn.acp.org | ||
* [http://www.iranti-org.co.za/ Iranti]: "Iranti-org is a queer human rights visual media organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Iranti-org works within a human rights framework as its foundational platform for raising issues on Gender, Identities and Sexuality." Director: Jabu Pereira, jabu@iranti-org.co.za | *[http://www.iranti-org.co.za/ Iranti]: "Iranti-org is a queer human rights visual media organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Iranti-org works within a human rights framework as its foundational platform for raising issues on Gender, Identities and Sexuality." Director: Jabu Pereira, jabu@iranti-org.co.za | ||
* [http://www.womensnet.org.za Women's Institute For Leadership, Development And Democracy]: 187 Bree St., Longsbank Building, 12th Floor, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: (27-11) 836 5656, Fax: (27-11) 836 5620 | *[http://www.womensnet.org.za Women's Institute For Leadership, Development And Democracy]: 187 Bree St., Longsbank Building, 12th Floor, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: (27-11) 836 5656, Fax: (27-11) 836 5620 | ||
* [http://www.iwcjoburgsa.co.za/ International Women's Club - Johannesburg]: | *[http://www.iwcjoburgsa.co.za/ International Women's Club - Johannesburg]: | ||
* Rural Women's Movement: POB 62535, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: (27 11) - 833 1060, Fax: (27 11) - 834 8385 | *Rural Women's Movement: POB 62535, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: (27 11) - 833 1060, Fax: (27 11) - 834 8385 | ||
* Women'sNet - SANGONeT: "Women'sNet, a project designed to enable South African women to use the Internet to find the people, issues, resources, tools and skills they need. Created by women, for women." 13th Floor, Longsbank Building, 187 Bree Street, Johannesburg, 2000, or P O Box 31 Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: +27 011 838 6943/4, Fax: +27 011 492 1058, email: women@wn.apc.org | * Women'sNet - SANGONeT: "Women'sNet, a project designed to enable South African women to use the Internet to find the people, issues, resources, tools and skills they need. Created by women, for women." 13th Floor, Longsbank Building, 187 Bree Street, Johannesburg, 2000, or P O Box 31 Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: +27 011 838 6943/4, Fax: +27 011 492 1058, email: women@wn.apc.org | ||
* Joint Enrichment Project: 6th Floor, Khotoso House, 62 Marshall St, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa, Tel: (271-1) 834-6865/9, Fax: (271-1) 834-4955 | *Joint Enrichment Project: 6th Floor, Khotoso House, 62 Marshall St, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa, Tel: (271-1) 834-6865/9, Fax: (271-1) 834-4955 | ||
* National Council Of African Women: 18 Philip Street, POB 9833, Gauteng, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa, Tel: (27-11) 935 1597, Fax: (27 11) 935 2157 | *National Council Of African Women: 18 Philip Street, POB 9833, Gauteng, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa, Tel: (27-11) 935 1597, Fax: (27 11) 935 2157 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||