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A campaign to close the documentation gap for women and children took centre stage in Bindura on Wednesday as the country marked the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with civil registry officials on hand to issue birth certificates. For many women,

Gender and Women's Rights

Young Women Take the Lead as IYWD Hailed for Driving Gender-Responsive Government

July 21, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Takudzwa Tondoya The Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD) has been commended by both local authorities and community members for its role in advancing gender-responsive social services and inclusive governance at the grassroots level. Speaking at a Local Governance Learning and Exchange Lab award ceremony held