Memoirs of GBV survivors: Catholic Relief Services and Musasa pave way for healing
With tears rolling down her cheeks, Sarudzai* 34 recalls the fateful day she was struck by an axe on her right arm. Bleeding profusely with a deep cut, she battled for her life. She stares into blank spaces, avoiding eye contact and trying but all means to forget the horrific incident. By Tariro Mhute “I
Read MoreLove Shouldn’t Hurt Campaign Launched
THE Population Solutions for Health, an organization that spearheads innovation around Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and HIV has launched a campaign against gender-based violence called Love Shouldn’t hurt that is aimed at reducing intimate partner violence through engaging male peers to act as change makers in raising awareness against Gender Based Violence (GBV). By
Read MoreZUJ Conducts Gender Equity And Safety Training Workshop For Journalists
IN a move meant to bring gender equity and safety in the workplace, the Zimbabwe Union for journalists (ZUJ) recently conducted a gender safety workshop for both male and female journalists. By Patricia Mashiri Issues of gender inequality, harassment and abuse in newsrooms have been topical rooms females being the most affected ones. Speaking at
Read MoreUN Agencies, Partners Hold GBV, HIV Training For Interfaith Organisations
THE Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) together with the UN Women, UNESCO and the National Aids Council (NAC) are hosting a tow day Virtual Capacity Training for Interfaith Network Members and Faith Based Organizations on Male Engagement for Training on Gender Based Violence and HIV. By Michael Gwarisa The training marks
Read MoreZimbabwe Needs A Sex Offenders Register Says Olinda Chapel
OLINDA Chapel, the Founder of Olinda Chapel Foundation which deals with safety of women and children has called on the government of Zimbabwe to scale up sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) prevention measures such as coming up with a register for sex offenders so as to protect the girl child from sex predators and
Read MorePachoto Band Launches Album On Gender Based Violence
 Pachoto music band which was adopted by Katswe Sisterhood has Launched an album titlded Tadambura Ngetani Staff Reporter The album is comprised of song six tracks namely Zvandikona, Tinodamukana, Ngenzenjani, Veruwadzano, Mukereke and Tasumungurwa In an interview with this publication, Pachoto band Director Rumbidzai Tapfuma said Tadambura Ngetani is a project which is addressing issues
Read MoreGovt Urged To Create Decent Working Conditions For Women
GOVERNMENT has been urged to promote decent working conditions for women in the public sector as they carry the extra burden of social labor at home. By Fadzai Ndangana This came out in a virtual meeting organized by social justice movements- Action Aid Zimbabwe and Issues Pane Nyaya, where stakeholders were discussing the importance of
Read MoreSister Accord Foundation Launches In Zimbabwe
THE Sister Accord Foundation has launched its African Chapter in Zimbabwe with the aim empowering, as well as build self-esteem in women and girls on the continent through economic empowerment and mentorship programs. By Michael Gwarisa Among some of the issues the Sister Accord strives to do include educating, enlightening girls of the Power of
Read MoreCalls To Fast track Adoption Of The Marriage Bill Get Louder
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on women affairs together with women and girls rights advocates and organizations have called for the speedy adoption of the marriages bill which classifies child marriage as a serious criminal offense so as to end child marriages. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during a virtual National Symposium on Child Marriages that was
Read MoreSAYWHAT Raises Alarm Over Spike In GBV Cases In Semester Marriages
THE Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT) has raised concern over the prevalence of semester marriages which the organisation says are behind the rise in Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) challenges amongst students. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organised World
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