By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo A leading women’s rights group has called for renewed national commitment to ending gender-based violence (GBV) warning that funding gaps and slow implementation threaten efforts to eliminate the problem by 2030. The Women Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) made the appeal during a high-level
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) says the upsurge in gender based violence cases as a result of the COVID-19 is worrisome amid calls for immediate action to curb the scourge. In a statement to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence being
Sexual and reproductive health and rights movement, Katswe Sistahood in partnership with seven churches and a group of community leaders are spearheading the fight against sexual and gender based violence in Epworth, Harare. Through the SASA Faith programme, Katswe Sistahood seeks to use churches in the
16-year-old Makanaka Chikowero continues to make waves in the United States after she recently won the Chicago Red Stars #SHEINSPIRESME Award, an annual award that is presented to women who exemplify leadership, practice social responsibility, and inspire and uplift their community. Together with two other winners,
The European Union has committed US$34 million for the Spotlight Initiative country programme in Zimbabwe which seeks to eradicate gender based violence (GBV) in the country. The project is being implemented by United Nations in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium
A local Women's rights group, Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) is outraged by reports of violence allegedly perpetrated by Vice President Kembo Mohadi against Tambudzani Mohadi on the 30th of March 2019. In a statement released today, the organization reiterates that every woman has the right
Despite a higher HIV burden among women, men still account for the majority of deaths from AIDS-related illness according to the UNAIDS 2018 report released last week. The report noted that reaching more men with HIV testing and treatment is critical in reducing HIV incidences among
Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development has committed to take onerous task of reducing poverty ,respond to high incidences of Gender Based Violence and child marriages through the implementation of programmes at grassroots level
The Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development has called Churches and Traditional Leaders to educate society on the significance of the family unit for the promotion of peace for Sustainable Development
Poverty and lack of entertainment have been cited as major drivers in the rising cases of gender based violence in Epworth, a government official said. Addressing church leaders from Epworth and Chihota who attended an inception meeting on action and advocacy against gender based violence organised
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