Here is a selection of powerful photos from the #BreaktheSilence on Sex Crimes protests in South Africa – we invite you to view more photos on our Flickr page.
Watch the highlight of AHF South Africa’s Silent Protest here
HIV/AIDS is still a crisis. Women are under attack in South Africa. The country has the highest rape statistics in the world and only a 7% conviction rate, but South African women are fighting back.
Over 3,000 survivors of sexual assault—along with their family members and allies—recently marched in silent protests across Cidade do Cabo, Durban e Grahamstown demanding respect, vital health services, HIV prevention and change to the pervasive culture of rape.
The protests were co-organized by AHF and its partners. South Africa is home to AHF’s first clinic outside the US (established in 2002) where it currently serves 125,096 clients countrywide.
