ACTION Aid Zimbabwe has reiterated its commitment to achieving social justice, poverty eradication and gender equality in the country.
Speaking at a recent workshop in Harare, ActionAid Zimbabwe country director Joy Mabenge said stakeholders were engaging policymakers on challenges experienced by survivors of gender-based violence in accessing essential services.
He emphasized the need to address gender-based violence (GBV), which persists due to the patriarchal nature of society.
"Gender-based violence is a pervasive social ill that must be eradicated if we hope to achieve social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication," he said.
While acknowledging the progress made in developing the protocol on the multi-sectoral management of sexual violence and abuse in Zimbabwe, Mabenge highlighted the challenges in addressing gaps in service provision.
"Some survivors of violence are still facing obstacles in accessing GBV essential services, eroding gains made in TORCHES and other GBV interventions," he said.
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He also called for candid discussions and practical solutions to address the challenges.
"Let us work together to find lasting solutions to end gender-based violence and achieve a just, equitable, and sustainable Zimbabwe for all."
Mabenge also highlighted that they are working on various thematic areas, including economic justice, climate justice and humanitarian response. The organization has made significant progress in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls through its Towards Resilient Communities with Health , Equality and Safety for All (TORCHES) project.
"The project has positively impacted communities, resulting in reduced cases of GBV and increased demand for essential services for survivors of violence."