UN Women regional director urges more commitment to ending GBV

THE United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN) WOMEN has called on Zimbabwe to strengthen implementation and enforcement of laws protecting women and girls, saying policy commitments must translate into tangible improvements in their daily lives.

Addressing journalists in Harare this Friday, UN Women regional director for East and Southern Africa Anna Mutavati commended Zimbabwe for making significant progress in advancing gender equality, but noted some gaps, particularly in addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

Mutavati said the continued prevalence of violence against women and girls remains one of the most urgent challenges requiring sustained action from government and other stakeholders.

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