Love Shouldn’t Hurt Campaign Movement Grows in The Grassroots
IN a move that is set to empower males to speak out and act against intimate partner violence in the homes and relationship settings, Population Solutions for Health (PSH) has taken the Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign to rural and marginalised communities in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa in Bindura The Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign is a
Read MoreSAT Launches Workplace 50:50 Policy
IN a move that was meant to achieve gender equality at the places of work SRHR Africa Trust(SAT)  together with Sex Rights Africa,a global organization that advocates for equality and equity at work place   has launched the 50:50 workplace policy at regional level. By Patricia Mashiri The policy is aimed at encouraging commitment for addressing
Read MoreManicaland Child Marriage Survivors Find Solace In Economic Strengthening Programs
DUE to economic hardships and prolonged schools closure at the back of recurrent COVID-19 induced lockdowns, Marvelous Tsambe* (16) from Chikore Village in Chimanimani entered into an early child marriage at the age 14 as an escape from the challenges back home. However, to her surprise, marriage did not bring the much anticipated economic escape.
Read MorePopulation Solutions For Health Urges Adolescent Girls To Take Up STEM subjects
Population Solutions for Health (PSH), has encouraged young adolescent girls to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects to secure a better future for themselves. By Kudakwashe Pembere At a time when there is diminished interest in these subjects, PSH engaged TelOne Centre for Learning for a Career Fair for these girls in
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Zim Women Doctors Making Waves
IN the beginning, the medical profession was sacred ground and somehow, a preserve for men. However over the years, women have made remarkable contributions to the field of medicine. As women around the world were permitted to graduate from medical schools, their accomplishments became more influential and far-reaching. In 1847, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell became the
Read MoreSweden avails PSH Additional USD1.6 million for Anti-GBV Campaign
Population Solutions for Health (PSH), formerly Population Services International (PSI) Zimbabwe, has received another SEK15 (USD1.6 million) for its campaign tackling child marriages and gender based violence. By Staff Reporter The financial boost comes at a time when Zimbabwe is enduring the multiple effects of COVID-19, GBV and child marriage in communities. The Covid-19 crisis
Read MoreBuilding Bridges Project Reignites Feminism Energy In Zimbabwe
THE Building Bridges for the Feminist Movement in Zimbabwe, has awakened the urge to champion women and girls rights in more than 70,000 young and budding feminists in at least four provinces in Zimbabwe where the project is being implemented. By Michael Gwarisa  The program came at the back of indications that the women’s
Read MoreUnsafe abortions lead to immediate and long term complications
COMPLICATIONS arising from post unsafe abortion infections could have long term implications on the fertility of women due to the unsterile nature of the environments and objects used during unsafe abortions procedures, a local Obstetrician and Gynecologist has warned.  . By Michael Gwarisa   Speaking to HealthTimes, Dr Grant Murewanhema an Obstetrician and Gynecologist said
Read MoreMusasa Project Launches GBV Braille Publication
IN a move to promote inclusive access to Gender Based Violence (GBV) services as well as bridge existing gaps to accessing services, Musasa Project has produced a Braille publication to cater for women and girls with visual impairment and those with low vision. By Michael Gwarisa Publication of the two paged pamphlet was made possible
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