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Dlakude urges gender-sensitive action on illegal adoptions
Cape Argus
|October 22, 2025
IN AN address that encapsulated the struggles faced by women and girls, ANC deputy chief whip Doris Dlakude highlighted the deep-rooted systematic discrimination perpetuated by patriarchal norms which not only devalue girls but also stigmatise unwed mothers, compelling many to confront multifaceted challenges that compromise their autonomy.
Dlakude spoke at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly's Forum of Women Parliamentarians in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday. She proposed key amendments during deliberations on “Recognising and supporting victims of illegal international adoption and preventing this practice”.
“In many societies, cultural and legal frameworks reinforce gender inequality, limiting women’s autonomy over their reproductive choices and family life,” Dlakude said.
This story is from the October 22, 2025 edition of Cape Argus.
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