Rich makorokoza: Artisanal miners' wives bear the brunt of GBV

Zimbabwe Gender Commission CEO Virginia Muwanigwa said GBV against women and girls was commonplace in Zimbabwe’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector.
By Clayton Masekesa Dec. 6, 2023

Editor’s Memo: Time to confront GBV head-on

Zimbabwe, like many other countries worldwide, grapples with deeply rooted GBV issues.
By Faith Zaba Nov. 24, 2023

The “haves” and “have-nots” in climate justice

Climate justice is a concept that addresses the just division, fair sharing and equitable distribution of the burdens of climate change as well as its mitigation and responsibilities.
By Farai Nhekairo Oct. 2, 2023

Govt urged to ensure women, girls’ rights

Gender-based violence is one key area that is sadly threatening to undo the gains made for women and girls in the country.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 30, 2023

Opinion: Is 18 years age of consent feasible in Zim?

According to the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey nearly 40% of girls and 24% of boys are sexual active before they reach the age of 18.
By Zororai Nkomo Jan. 8, 2023

Rape victims struggle to get justice

Women's Affairs minister Sithembiso Nyoni has been on record saying the government is taking action to stop the vice, but cases continue coming up.
By Vanessa Gonye Jan. 8, 2023

Child marriage comes with a heavy cost

Ingrained traditions and cultural practices typically entrench such early marriages.
By Sathiya Susuman Appunni Oct. 2, 2022

Child marriage: A heavy cost for young girls in Africa

Today, the practice is declining, thanks to national and international policies, global treaties and, since 2016, the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage
By Sathiya Susuman Appunni Sep. 29, 2022

SAYWHAT’s peer education arm touches young girls

They talked about sex the same way they did about food or any other everyday conversation, as if it was nothing out of the ordinary.
By Saywhat and Unfpa Sep. 18, 2022