Bindura, Zimbabwe 6 December: Today we commemorate the Montreal Massacre, a day to reflect on femicide and conversely to commit to positive masculinity. On December 6, 1989, Mark Lepine entered École Polytechnique at the Université of Montréal, Canada with the intent to kill women, blaming them for his failure to gain entrance to the engineering programme. […]
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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 5 December: Two years ago this month, l received a desperate call from community gender champions from Matobo district alerting me of a planned wedding in their village between a 15-year-old girl and a 38-year-old man. The champions said that the girl consented to this marriage because it was the only way to
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Johannesburg. 3 December: On World Disability Day, South Africa celebrates notable strides toward disability inclusion, marked by significant policy advancements and milestones. But the “rainbow nation” of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu still faces challenges that hinder full societal participation for people with disabilities. One of the most remarkable achievements has been the recognition of South
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Johannesburg, 29 November: For many decades in Southern Africa, the region in the world with the highest percentage of people living with HIV and AIDS, our biggest concern was treatment and care that remained outside the reach of the majority. Now that antiretroviral therapy (ART’s) are more readily available, we face a new, albeit much
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Johannesburg, November 24, 2024: Gender Links (GL) and partners join the global community in saying “no” to gender violence with a concerted, multi-faceted campaign that moves from evidence to action during this Sixteen Days of Activism. The Sixteen Days spans the period from 25 November, International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, International Human
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Johannesburg, 25 November: The recent Gisele Pelicot rape case in France has once again thrust the issues of consent, sexual violence, and societal accountability into the spotlight. The case that has gripped France on the eve of the Sixteen Days of Activism has prompted feminist protests, and should cause all of us to re-examine the meaning of
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23 October 2024: Young women have made an impassioned plea to the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) to secure a “safe and productive future” for the largest segment of the region’s population. Representatives of the Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Fellows, and Voice and Choice South Africa Fund (VCSA) reminded law makers that
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28 September 2024: Access to safe abortion is a fundamental human right and essential for women’s empowerment, equality and dignity. While abortion is a quick and safe medical procedure, women continue to die in large numbers because of unsafe practices. To mark International Safe Abortion Day, celebrated annually on 28th September, members of the Safe Abortion Alliance of
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There’s a proverb that says, “When you haven’t traveled, you haven’t seen.” My recent trip to Zimbabwe to attend the Southern Africa Youth Forum brought this saying to life a journey of discovery, new experiences, a wealth of knowledge, and unforgettable moments. This travel experience will forever hold a special place in my heart. Several
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As a successful career woman, I have faced numerous challenges in my professional journey. Despite my achievements, I have been subjected to stereotypes, criticism, and biases that have tested my resolve and resilience. This case study highlights my experiences and the strategies I have employed to overcome these obstacles. As part of Wosso fellows one
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