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How Economic Empowerment Project Has Liberated Zim Rural Women From GBV

Michael Gwarisa

THE dawn of the lockdown period that was introduced following confirmation of positive COVID-19 cases in Zimbabwe in March this year gave birth to a spike in Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases in the country. By Michael Gwarisa According to a report titled “Violence Against Women and Girls During the Covid-19 Crisis in Zimbabwe” that

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Couples Experience …Men Of Integrity Talk Of Bedroom Issues

Michael Gwarisa

“Condoms delay the pleasure, the feeling is different,” said one man. By Catherine Murombedzi JOHN AND CHIPO SOKO Woman: I do not like condoms, I get bruised down there, my partner is circumcised. We use lubrication because I am sensitive. We are a discordant couple, my partner is a blood donor for 8 years. HUSBAND

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Time To Rethink Our Behaviour And Make A Few Sacrifices To Break The COVID-19 Transmission Chain In Zim

Michael Gwarisa

FATIGUE leading to complacency in epidemics and pandemics is well described. Humans are social beings and created with an intrinsic desire to mingle, interact and work. However, certain times really call for an audit of our  actions and behaviour. By Dr Grant Murewanhema Global statistics indicate that SARS-CoV-2 is now spreading like veldfire in some

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One Stop Center For Survivors Of GBV Launched In Zimbabwe Under Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls

Michael Gwarisa

THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Zimbabwe with the support of the European Union  today launched a treatment and support centre for survivors of Gender Based Violence also known as a “One Stop Centre” where services will be provided in one place. By Michael Gwarisa The One Stop Centre is located

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