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ZGC flags widening gap between female, male political candidates

It also flagged the open voting system and candidate selection by consensus saying they are a cause for concern, especially in a patriarchal society like Zimbabwe.

By Chantay Ruswa Nov. 15, 2024

ZGC flags widening gap between female, male political candidates

‘Low women participation in politics worrisome’

In 2023, in the National Assembly, women represented only 24,3% and this was a marginal increase from 11,9%, which is about 0,4% increase.

By Gracious Daniel Oct. 18, 2024

‘Low women participation in politics worrisome’

‘Women burdened by climate change’

The National Gender Forum was held under the theme Gender, Environment and Climate Change: Building Resilience and Sustainable Development through Gender Equality.

By Takudzwa Munemo and Ruvimbo Mukubwa Sep. 17, 2024

‘Climate change threatening gender equality’

The provincial gender forum was build up for a national event that is set to be held in Gwanda, Matabeleland South province.

By Takudzwa Munemo Sep. 6, 2024

‘Climate change threatening gender equality’

Drug abuse fuelling GBV cases

ZGC Matabeleland regional co-ordinator Dalubuhle Sibanda said drug abuse had become a systemic barrier to gender equality.

By Daniel Moyo Jun. 11, 2024

Apostolic sects top GMC complaints list

She said the ZGC is opening five provincial offices in Bulawayo, Manicaland, Midlands, Masvingo and Mashonaland West.

By Nunurai Jena Mar. 4, 2024

Campaigners fight to end street life for women

On the streets, young girls and women sleep on pavements in groups to avoid being attacked or raped.

By Vincent Mungofa Feb. 2, 2024

Campaigners fight to end street life for women

Women lobby for equitable budget allocation

In the 2023 budget, the Ministry of Women's Affairs was allocated $18.5 billion, which translates to 0.5% of the total budget.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Oct. 31, 2023

Women lobby for equitable budget allocation

Female squatters plead for GBV lessons

Over the weekend NewsDay visited the area and spoke to some women who said they have endured pain in their marriages due to being exposed to regular GBV.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 16, 2023