Investigative Report: State of Shelters in South Africa

The Commission for Gender Equality undertook an investigation "to assess the state of shelters for victims of violence, but in particular, victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and members of the Lesbian, Gays Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex (LGBTI) Communities."  The Commission's findings and recommendations have been published in the Investigative Report: State of Shelters in South Africa. "Based on the outcomes of our investigation it is evident that there are deep-rooted systemic challenges which need adequate attention of state institutions who bear the responsibility to make provisions for the protection of survivors of GBV. to be addressed at the highest level of institutions that are expected to offer services to survivors of violence." (Source: https://www.gov.za/speeches/accommodate-victims-violence-24-jun-2019-0000)