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Topic : Violence Against Women

Zim youth leader calls for ratification of AU Convention to end violence against women and girls

Murinda praised the intergenerational co-leadership model adopted by AWLN.

By Moses Magadza Mar. 18, 2025

Zim youth leader calls for ratification of AU Convention to end violence against women and girls

Zim, AU partner to eliminate GBV

Sibanda said the African Convention created a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of women and girls across the continent.

By Praise Nyamadzawo Oct. 23, 2024

Why empowerment of men is important

Overwhelming multi-media platforms often depict masculinity as emphasising narrow roles and responsibilities and preconceived notions against men with a strong moral sense as weak.

By Lovemore Nyawo Dec. 8, 2023

GBV down to societal, religious beliefs

In the statement, ZimRights said GBV victims continued to suffer in silence due to limited knowledge of rights enshrined in the Constitution.

By Priveledge Gumbodete Nov. 27, 2023

Jazz artistes sing against violence on women

AN array of jazz artistes has joined hands to use music to fight violence against women with a potentially explosive concert set for November 25.

By Sharon Zebra Nov. 6, 2023

Jazz artistes sing against violence on women

‘Patriarchy should not translate into GBV’

Violence against women and girls is a serious pandemic that calls for continuous efforts to nip it in the bud

By Sindiso Dube Dec. 11, 2022

‘Patriarchy should not translate into GBV’

Violence against women: The ‘hidden’ mainspring

We pointed out last year that too little attention is given to the enabling conditions for VAW, bullying ad incivility as cultural, patriarchal practice.

By Research Advocacy Unit Dec. 4, 2022

Violence against women: The ‘hidden’ mainspring

Village Rhapsody: Protect women and girls beyond 16 Days of Activism

Violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation around the world.

By Evans Mathanda Nov. 27, 2022

Village Rhapsody: Protect women and girls beyond 16 Days of Activism

16 days not enough, says Ruvheneko

The campaign runs every year from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, which is the Human Rights Day.

By The Standard Dec. 12, 2021