Welcome to 1000 Women Trust, a South African Women's Rights Organisation dedicated to combating gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). For over two decades, we've been empowering GBV Community Organisations nationwide, advocating for change and resilience.
South Africa grapples with alarming GBV statistics. Last year alone, Minister Bheki Cele reported over 10,500 rapes, 1,500 attempted murders, and 14,400 assaults against women in just three months. Tragically, 881 women were murdered during the same period. Regrettably, we rank third globally in rape cases, highlighting the urgency of our mission.
At 1000 Women, we stand with survivors and the organisations supporting them. We believe in equipping women with knowledge, skills, and resources to chart their own paths towards solutions. Our efforts aim to inspire, educate, and empower women, driving towards gender equality in our communities.
21 MAY 2026
1000 WOMEN 1 VOICE CONFERENCE
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Partnering with the 1000 Women Trust positions your organisation as a leader in advancing gender equality and addressing gender-based violence in South Africa.
Beyond the visibility and alignment with a nationally recognised rights-driven platform, your support directly contributes to practical outcomes such as training, safe spaces, and community-based interventions.
Over the past two decades, the conference has grown from the original 1000 Women 1 Voice initiative into a nationally recognised, multi-stakeholder forum. Each year, it brings together a diverse audience including:
- Government departments
- Corporates and development finance institutions
- Foundations and donors
- Media
- Civil society organisations
- Youth and students
Our Objective is to build a stronger, coordinated ecosystem that:
- Strengthens accountability around GBV legislation and response
- Supports succession planning and leadership development
- Scales impact through partnerships
Aligned with our International Women’s Day 2026 theme: Give to Gain – Women Funding Their Own Freedom, the conference recognises that lasting change happens when women are educated, empowered, equipped, and inspired — and when institutions actively invest in women-led solutions.
Our Initiatives include:
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- Anti-Bullying Training: Our free training reached 2,981 parents and teachers last year, contributing to the prevention of future gender-based violence.
- Trauma Counsellor Support: We provide essential support and training for trauma counsellors, empowering over 10,000 individuals in the community, with 2,724 trained last year alone.
For more information, contact us on 0614690479
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Join us in our mission to create safer, fairer communities for women across South Africa. We warmly invite you to immerse yourself in our website, where you can experience the passion and dedication behind the vital work we do on the ground floor. Together, with your commitment, we can truly make a difference.
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1000 Women Trust
The 1000 Women Trust is a Women's Organizations that aim to raise awareness around Gender-Based Violence, rape and abuse and mobilize resources. These resources make it possible for us to assist women-led organizations with grants and skills development. This enables them to support, raise awareness and furnish opportunities for survivors of gender-based violence. We empower, inspire, educate, lobby and equip women.
The 1000 Women Trust is a registered Trust (IT738/2014) focusing on the fundraising and creating the awareness for domestic and gender-based violence (GBV) and abuse. We believe that if women have access to knowledge, skills and resources, they will find their own solutions to combat violence against women and girls. We are committed to ending GBV and femicide in our society by empowering, inspiring, educating, and equipping women and girls through various projects, grants, training initiatives, and are also actively lobbying for greater protection, economic empowerment, compensation, and homes for women and girls affected by GBV through various campaigns
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