Gender - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Gender

WORKPLACES can also be infested by gender-based violence (GBV), which manifests in various ways as outlined in this column.

GBV is prevalent among interns (graduate trainees or attaches) and student trainees.

By Praxedes Dube and Jonah Nyoni Dec. 21, 2024

WORKPLACES can also be infested by gender-based violence (GBV), which manifests in various ways as outlined in this column.

Reflective narrative on sexual violence in Zim

It is a story that transcends the individual, representing the collective pain of a society grappling with the devastating effects of sexual violence.

By Grace Chirenje Dec. 13, 2024

Reflective narrative on sexual violence in Zim

Teen pregnancy, child marriage: Over 140 schoolgirls drop out in Manicaland

The stakeholders called for enactment of policies that foster equal access to resources, support for victims, and comprehensive training for staff and students to combat violence.

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Dec. 12, 2024

Teen pregnancy, child marriage: Over 140 schoolgirls drop out in Manicaland

Men urged to join fight against GBV

Available statistics indicate that two out of five Zimbabwean women experience physical violence while 11% experience sexual violence.

By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 11, 2024

Breaking the cycle: Addressing the root causes of GBV in Zimbabwe

To those that can, volunteer with or donate to local organisation that are working to combat GBV.

By Tinashe Madamombe Dec. 8, 2024

Breaking the cycle: Addressing the root causes of GBV in Zimbabwe

Zim women’s political participation: Call for inclusivity and transformation

“Women are enemies to their own progress; they do not believe in themselves, let alone in the capabilities of fellow women,” Khupe remarked.

By Memory Rasa Dec. 6, 2024

Zim women’s political participation: Call for inclusivity and transformation

Zim GBV cases alarming

According to available statistics, in Zimbabwe, 22 women are raped daily; one woman is abused every 75 minutes and an average of 646 women are sexually abused each month.

By Vanessa Gonye and Gracious Daniel and Praise Nyamadzawo Dec. 4, 2024