Zimbabwe international footballer Willard Katsande has issued a strong challenge to men urging them to break their silence on gender-based violence. In a video currently trending on social media platforms, the footballer says he has been reading and hearing about rape and killings of women and
Judicial Service Commission (JSC) secretary Walter Chikwanha has announced that the Commission has made a decision to set aside special courts to deal with Gender Based Violence (GBV) and sexual abuse matters. Speaking at an event meant to commemorate GBV in Harare on Wednesday, Chikwanha said
Self-styled Buhera prophet Tafadzwa Mabanga (26) has been dragged before the court for bedding a 13-year-old girl minor. Appearing before Chipinge Magistrate Joshua Nembaware, Mabanga was convicted and awaits his sentence after pleading guilty to sleeping with a minor three times before silencing her with money
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development has partnered with Family AIDS Caring Trust (FACT) and various stakeholders to open a Gender-Based Violent (GBV) shelter which will be used as a safe house for survivors. The shelter will accommodate upto 20 victims
The Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development has called for more action to eliminate the scourge of child marriages which remains a major impediment to the empowerment of women and girls. Addressing the press early this week, the Women Affairs minister, Sithembiso
As part of this year's 16 days of activism against gender based violence commemorations, the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe has come up with an innovative program to recognize and reward outstanding individuals making a difference in their communities through championing women and girls empowerment. 16
Women Affairs Minister, Sithembiso Nyoni has called on men to actively take part in the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) saying it is now evident that they are also becoming victims of sexual abuse. Addressing various stakeholders at the launch of the
The government of Sweden and Ireland yesterday (Thursday) signed an agreement of cooperation with the United Nations committing US$4.7 million towards supporting a Joint Programme on Zero Tolerance to Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe. Speaking at the signing ceremony, UN Resident Coordinator, Bishow Parajuli said
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