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Topic : Violence

WB mobilising US$20m for women

Early child marriages, sexual harassment, and physical violence against women and children are some of the gender-based violence cases prevalent in Zimbabwe.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga 2h ago

Govt courts partners in gender equality push

Mutsvangwa, however, said the government was committed to working with other stakeholders to achieve gender equality and women empowerment.

By Gracious Daniel May. 2, 2024

Govt courts partners in gender equality push

Zim struggles to attain gender equality: World Bank

The report also flagged cases of violence against children saying less than 40% of survivors knew where to access GBV services while only 5% sought and received assistance.

By Gracious Daniel Apr. 30, 2024

Zim struggles to attain gender equality: World Bank

How stress affects women

Stress emerges as one of the foremost obstacles hindering the acceleration, progress, growth, and empowerment of women.

By Jessie Mhaka Apr. 12, 2024

IWD: Distant echo for rural women

In addition, women’s presence in rural workers’ and employers’ organisations remain low, leaving them without voice and representation.

By Sandra Gama Mar. 15, 2024

GBV cases in Zim high: World Bank

The World Bank also said there was a critical need for improved access to healthcare and support for pregnant women to curb high maternal mortality rate in the country.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Mar. 14, 2024

GBV derails gender equality efforts

The International Women’s Day is commemorated on March 8 annually in honour of women whose contributions and efforts usually go unnoticed.

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 12, 2024

Violence flares up in Insiza

Matabeleland South acting police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Stanford Mguni confirmed the violence, adding that some people had been arrested in connection with the violence.

By Innocent Magondo Mar. 5, 2024