News in depth: A glass ceiling: Why Zim’s women continue to struggle to make a mark on the ballot box
Elizabeth Valerio’s struggles exposed the gaps in Zimbabwe’s laws that made women’s participation in local politics a herculean task.
By Silence Mugadzaweta
Oct. 6, 2024
Women should participate in politics: Mutsvangwa
Mutsvangwa made the remarks during a high-level dialogue meeting conducted by the ministry, Bulawayo metropolitan provincial leadership and women
By Daniel Moyo
Apr. 29, 2024
Recognise women with disabilities
Gender equality is a human rights issue and a necessity for advancing an inclusive society.
By Deborah Tigere
Mar. 15, 2024
Half of the world goes to the polls in 2024. Let’s ensure women’s voices are heard
We need to counter gender-based harassment. ‘Strongman’ politics should no longer have a place.
By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Mar. 7, 2024
Empowering women and girls through sports in Zimbabwe
The girls from rural communities have had opportunities to participate fully in the programme and display their athletic skills through YASD's interventions.
By Joe Kuseka
Feb. 18, 2024
Gender implications of the 2024 budget
The introduction of new tax increment measures in the 2024 national budget has resulted in a situation where the budget initiative losses outweigh the gains, particularly concerning gender equality.
By Zimbabwe Women’s Resource Centre And Network
Dec. 21, 2023
Close gender inequality gaps, Zim urged
According to statistics, approximately one in three women and girls experience gender-based violence, inhibiting their potential and contribution to development.
By Brent Shamu
Nov. 28, 2023
Surmounting barriers to women’s political participation
Their main task has now become to mobilise female voters in election campaigns and to promote male candidates.
By Lovemore Nyawo
Oct. 13, 2023
Women continue to be sidelined
But the adoption of a quota system in 2021 helped increase the percentage of female legislators.
By Memory Rasa
Aug. 18, 2023