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Rural Women’s Action Research Project

Resource type: Grants

Granted to University of Cape Town Development Office

Goal

To develop a viable model for mobilising rural communities through advocacy involving research, campaigns, lobbying and litigation, by supporting the Rural Women’s Action Research campaign to defeat retrogressive traditional laws that restrict women’s rights and opportunities.

Grant Amount

$791,959

Local Currency

R6,500,000

Year Awarded

2012

Term

34 Months

Related Resources

Issues:

Delivering on Democracy

Global Impact:

South Africa

Historical Programme Affiliations:

Reconciliation & Human Rights

Foundation Center Themes:

Rural Development, Individual Liberty & Security

Foundation Center Approaches:

Participatory Engagement, Strategic Litigation, Research