We are an independent and non-political group of concerned women of various ages, ethnicities, religions and backgrounds from South Africa. All our members are volunteers, working in their personal capacity, who have been touched by this issue and the ongoing cycle of GBV inflicted on women on a daily basis.

South Africa faces an alarming rate of gender-based violence, rape, sexual assault, and femicide. WACSA was formed to break the silence around sexual violence committed by Hamas in Israel on 07 October 2023, expanding its focus to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence globally.

As a non-partisan organisation, WACSA champions the fight against gender-based and sexual violence worldwide, including during armed conflicts. We believe constitutional democracy, rule of law, and human rights provide the strongest framework for women's safety and holding perpetrators accountable.

Guided by principles of non-discrimination, we firmly oppose antisemitism, Islamophobia, hate speech, misogyny, and all forms of prejudice. We actively collaborate with organisations, institutions, and individuals sharing our commitment to these values, prioritising those whose values most closely align with ours.

WACSA is committed to raising awareness about the disturbing rise of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terror across conflicts globally. South Africa, a leading human rights voice, must condemn CRSV everywhere, demonstrating support for all victims and survivors, wherever they may be from, and whoever they are.