2% of men’s suicide cases GBV-related

APPROXIMATELY 1,8% cases of men’s suicide have been linked to gender-based violence (GBV), according to reports by the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Prevention and Management of Mental Health in 2018.

The patriarchal society has a belief that GBV is mostly perpetrated on women and girls and not taking into consideration that men are also victims of GBV, which negatively impacts their social functioning and mental well-being.

Speaking during the International Blended Conference on the 21st Century Male Figure in Africa in Harare on Wednesday this week, Zimbabwe Gender Commission acting chairperson Obert Matshalaga said men were hesitant  to report GBV or seek psychological held due to the patriarchal society they live in.

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