LEADER of Johanne the Fifth of Africa Archbishop Andby Makururu has joined the nation in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) as he urges respect among couples.
Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign that aims to raise awareness and mobilise action to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
Makururu, who is also a gender champion, launched the campaign against GBV within his church in Bulawayo last Sunday, which was attended by several government officials.
He pledged to compliment the government’s effort to end child marriages and drug abuse among youths.
“We need to guard domestic violence. We have noticed violence among couples and as church leaders have tried to address issues of violence using our spiritual guidance,” Makururu said
“In marriages, we should respect each other. There should not be third forces. No matter the circumstances, couples should communicate. If you don’t communicate, it marks the beginning of our troubles.”
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He added: “We should also encourage each other to go to church and seek spiritual guidance. We have noticed issues of gender-based violence in the country, including churches, where issues of rape and child marriages are rampant.
“We have realised that as a church, it is difficult to deal with these issues, but one has to seek justice in the courts and approach law enforcement agents.”
Recently, Makururu led members of his church and other denominations in a march in Mutare that was meant to raise awareness against child marriages and drug abuse by the youths.
Makururu, through his Ruvheneko Rwenyenyedzi Trust, promised to transform indigenous churches to suit global trends and values, chief among them safeguarding the girl child.
Zimbabwe is part of the global community fighting against violence towards women and girls.