Watchdog bemoans violence against female politicians
In a statement to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, ERC said the violence discourages women participating in elections.
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 27, 2024
Shocking rise in GBV deaths, cases
Nyathi also raised concern over journalists and other women victims not reporting cases of sexual harassment at their workplaces.
Put an end to GBV
Globally, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UN Women have reported that over five women or girls are killed every hour by a family member.
By Newsday
Nov. 27, 2023
CSO unite for the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV
Dutch ambassador Margret Verwijk said that the event seeks to create new linkages and inspire action against gender-based violence, stigma, and inequality in all forms.
By Style Reporter
Nov. 26, 2023
Virtual poetry slam against GBV
The competition is part of the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, a global campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from November 25 to December 10.
By Life & Style Reporter
Nov. 24, 2023
Makoni takes Handiende tour to Theatre in the Park
Makoni, who boasts six albums to his credit, said there was more music coming.
By Lifestlye Reporter
Nov. 22, 2023
Govt, political parties not doing much to curb violence
The panellists concurred that women were, indeed, the biggest victims of political violence before, during and after elections and that the perpetrators are mostly men.
By Amh Voices
Jan. 30, 2023
Reflecting on the 16-365 days of activism against GBV
For 2022, the theme for the 16 Days of activism against gender based violence is “UNiTE! activism to end violence against women and girls”.
By Grace Chirenje
Dec. 16, 2022
‘Female politicians must be thick-skinned’
Female politicians have largely been deterred from contesting elections due to violence.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Harriet Chikandiwa
Dec. 14, 2022