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Gender Links

Advancing gender equality and ending gender-based violence

Maseru
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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Gender Links

Gender Links works in Lesotho to advance gender equality and to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. In partnership with UNFPA and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service it has supported a helpline and public-information work, and its research has been widely cited on the prevalence of gender-based violence among Basotho women.

Headquarters
Maseru
Foundation type
NGO
Operating in
Lesotho

Mission

To promote gender equality and reduce gender-based violence in Lesotho through advocacy, research and support services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Human Rights Health
Operating countries (1)
Lesotho

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Gender Links registered its Lesotho country office in 2011 to advance gender equality and respond to gender-based violence, working with partners such as UNFPA and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service.

Gender Links registered its Lesotho country office in 2011 to advance gender equality and respond to gender-based violence, working with partners such as UNFPA and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Lesotho
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 42

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Gender Links has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Lesotho - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lesotho data
  • GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for Gender Links, in line with the typical charities in Lesotho it tracks. View this cohort
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a website
  • a contact email

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gender Links is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Gender Links has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Lesotho is 42/100.

Gender Links is located in Maseru, Lesotho.

Gender Links is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.

Gender Links is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Gender Links works in Lesotho to advance gender equality and to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. In partnership with UNFPA and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service it has supported a helpline and public-information work, and its research has been widely cited on the prevalence of gender-based violence among Basotho women. Gender Links is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lesotho.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

GENDER LINKS BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS - PressReader

www.pressreader.com ·

Gender Links Zimbabwe prepares for 2025 SADC Gender Protocol and Work Summit - The Herald ZW

www.heraldonline.co.zw ·

Regional Media Training in Gaborone Promotes Gender Equality Reporting - AfricaBrief

africabrief.substack.com ·

Gender Links and partners join global Sixteen Days of Activism Against GBV campaign - The Namibian -

www.namibian.com.na ·

AD546: In Lesotho, gender-based violence tops the list of women’s-rights issues to be addressed - Afrobarometer

www.afrobarometer.org ·

Covid-19 affecting HIV treatment – Gender Links - The Zimbabwean

www.thezimbabwean.co ·

Gender Links (GL) - CIVICUS Global Alliance

civicus.org ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

GENDER LINKS BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS - PressReader
Mar 2026
www.pressreader.com
Gender Links Zimbabwe prepares for 2025 SADC Gender Protocol and Work Summit - The Herald ZW
Nov 2025
www.heraldonline.co.zw
Regional Media Training in Gaborone Promotes Gender Equality Reporting - AfricaBrief
Aug 2025
africabrief.substack.com
Gender Links and partners join global Sixteen Days of Activism Against GBV campaign - The Namibian -
Nov 2024
www.namibian.com.na
AD546: In Lesotho, gender-based violence tops the list of women’s-rights issues to be addressed - Afrobarometer
Aug 2022
www.afrobarometer.org
Covid-19 affecting HIV treatment – Gender Links - The Zimbabwean
Jul 2020
www.thezimbabwean.co
Gender Links (GL) - CIVICUS Global Alliance
Mar 2015
civicus.org

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Cause areas in Lesotho

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 30
Health 28
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 26
Human Services 20
Youth Development 11
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Most common causes in Lesotho

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Health 120
Human Rights 112
Environment 59
Disaster Relief 35
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gender Links

What is Gender Links?
Gender Links is a advocacy & civil rights ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. Gender Links works in Lesotho to advance gender equality and to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. In partnership with UNFPA and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service it has supported a helpline and public-information work, and its research has been widely cited on the prevalence of gender-based violence among Basotho women.
Where is Gender Links located?
Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
Is Gender Links trustworthy?
Gender Links has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to Gender Links tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.