GBV
As the world commemorates Human Rights Day today under the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” the Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding human rights as the bedrock of justice, equality, and dignity. This day coincides with the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo has expressed concern over the rising number of male suicides in the city. The ZRP’s appeal comes as the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence which aims to raise awareness about the impact of violence on individuals and communities. Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, the […]
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign is currently underway in Harare, with a strong focus on raising awareness and mobilizing action to address this pressing issue in different communities in the country. Africa Unity Square is hosting various events and exhibitions led by organizations such as the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe […]
As the United Nations (UN) observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Zimbabwe joins the global call to end violence against women and girls. In an interview at Breeze FM in Victoria Falls, Mr. Isaac Dube, Director of Reach Out Trust, a community-based organization in Hwange District, emphasized the urgent need for collective […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for collective action to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV) within the region. In a statement released to commemorate the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, SADC Executive Secretary His Excellency, Mr. Elias Magosi highlighted the urgent need in strengthening legal frameworks to end violence against […]
The Sign Language Interpreter Trust (SLIT), a local organization, has condemned the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls with disabilities, drawing attention to the compounded barriers they face in seeking justice and support. According to Tsungirai Tsugira, Programs Manager at SLIT, women and girls with disabilities are at a significantly higher […]
The Mpilo One Stop Centre for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) was officially launched today by the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon Monica Mutsvangwa, at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo. The event also marked the Provincial 16 Days of Activism Against GBV Commemorations. Minister Mutsvangwa highlighted the importance of […]
Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women today. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the violence faced by women and is part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which runs from today until 10 December. According to a 2023 United […]
A 47 year old man from Hwange was arraigned before the Hwange Magistrates’ Court facing physical abuse charges. The court heard that on the 29th of June 2024, at around 10am, the complainant (44) asked her husband, the accused person, to buy ice cream for their daughter, and he claimed he had no money. The […]
A 32 year old man from Filabusi has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Filabusi Magistrates’ Court for raping a visually impaired woman. The incident occurred on the 28th of March 2024 at around 8pm when the complainant who is visually impaired and lives alone, retired to bed and forgot to lock […]
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