Rachel Jewkes
South AfricascientistFemale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Rachel Jewkes is an executive scientist at the South African Medical Research Council and a prominent researcher in the field of gender-based violence. She has highlighted the alarming rise in intimate-partner femicide in South Africa, emphasizing the disconnect between political commitments and the quality of services available to women. Her work underscores the need for actionable solutions to the systemic issues contributing to violence against women.
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Rachel Jewkes is a specialist researcher at the SAMRC and emphasizes the need for leadership to address violence during childbirth.
Childbirth abuse is rife. Why don’t we see it?South Africa· 2026-09-14
SAMRC executive scientist Rachel Jewkes provided a stark South African example of what happens when political commitment and institutional performance fail to keep pace with research.
Why are South African women still dying despite decades of evidence?South Africa· 2026-09-09
