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Welcome to our news and stories hub! Here, you'll find a curated selection of the latest articles, insightful blog entries, and inspiring survivor stories. Stay informed recent developments and important issues, expert analysis, personal perspectives, and deep dives into topics that matter. Additionally, the survivor stories showcase real-life experiences, highlighting resilience, hope, and the human spirit.

When the Proverbs 31 Woman Becomes the Abused: The Silent Suffering of Christian Women

Nyasha B Dube

22 hours ago2 min read

When the Proverbs 31 Woman Becomes the Abused: The Silent Suffering of Christian Women

In Christian communities, Zimbabwe included, the “Proverbs 31” woman is often held up as the ideal wife and mother, a paragon of virtue...

Woman-to-woman abuse as a result of internalized patriarchy

Nyasha B Dube

3 days ago2 min read

Woman-to-woman abuse as a result of internalized patriarchy

In many African cultures, including in Zimbabwe, women are often expected to embody specific roles and adhere to traditional norms....

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The Importance of Self-Compassion

Nyasha B Dube

Dec 152 min read

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The Importance of Self-Compassion

Self-compassion means treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding we would extend to a good friend.

The Silent War: Reproductive Rights Under Siege in the UK

Nikita Soni

Dec 143 min read

The Silent War: Reproductive Rights Under Siege in the UK

When governments restrict reproductive rights, the most vulnerable pay the price. This is a humanitarian failure.

Trapped in the Shadows: The Harrowing Reality of Human Trafficking

Nikita Soni

Dec 133 min read

Trapped in the Shadows: The Harrowing Reality of Human Trafficking

Women and girls account for 72% of trafficking victims globally, with 96% of them trafficked for sexual exploitation.

The Price Women Pay for Inadequate Maternal Healthcare

Nikita Soni

Dec 113 min read

The Price Women Pay for Inadequate Maternal Healthcare

A woman dies every two minutes due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth. These deaths are not inevitable, they're preventable.

A Cycle of Violence: The Lasting Impact of Child Bashing

Nyasha B Dube

Dec 92 min read

A Cycle of Violence: The Lasting Impact of Child Bashing

The predominant practice of child bashing in Zimbabwe is a deeply rooted cultural norm, often justified by the saying "spare the rod, spoil

Why Food Scarcity Hits Women the Hardest

Nikita Soni

Dec 95 min read

Why Food Scarcity Hits Women the Hardest

Food scarcity is a gendered issue, and women are paying the price. But why does this happen? And what are we doing about it?

Redefining Equality: Bertha’s Legacy Reflects on The Time Has Come: Why Men Must Join The Gender Equality Revolution by Michael Kaufman

Phitcha Emwan

Dec 72 min read

Redefining Equality: Bertha’s Legacy Reflects on The Time Has Come: Why Men Must Join The Gender Equality Revolution by Michael Kaufman

Join Thembi Chigwada and Zanele Bey, founders of Bertha’s Legacy, as they dive into The Time Has Come: Why Men Must Join the Gender Equality

Safeguarding young girls during festive season

Nyasha B Dube

Dec 52 min read

Safeguarding young girls during festive season

While families gather at their respective villages to share laughter and love, a sinister shadow looms over these gatherings, as young girls

South Korea’s 4B Movement: A Feminist Wave That’s Changing the World

Nikita Soni

Dec 45 min read

South Korea’s 4B Movement: A Feminist Wave That’s Changing the World

In a world where gender inequality still holds sway, South Korea’s 4B movement is proving that silence can no longer be an option....

Fighting Period Poverty and Its Human Cost

Nikita Soni

Dec 23 min read

Fighting Period Poverty and Its Human Cost

What’s the cost of a pad? £2? Yet for millions of girls, it’s the price of their dignity, education, and even their future. How did we...

Equal Work, Unequal Pay: Gender Pay Gap in UK

Nikita Soni

Dec 23 min read

Equal Work, Unequal Pay: Gender Pay Gap in UK

The gender pay gap is a stark reminder of the persistent inequalities women face every day. It’s a barrier to financial security, a blow.

The Road to Justice: Landmark Ruling Redefines Women and Girls' Rights in the Fight Against GBV (Zimbabwe)

Nyasha B Dube

Nov 293 min read

The Road to Justice: Landmark Ruling Redefines Women and Girls' Rights in the Fight Against GBV (Zimbabwe)

In a monumental judgment, Zimbabwe’s High Court has declared Section 2(1) of the Termination of Pregnancy Act unconstitutional, marking a...

Unpacking the Domestic Violence Act [Chapter 5:16] of ZimbabweDomestic Violence Act

Zanele Bey

Nov 273 min read

Unpacking the Domestic Violence Act [Chapter 5:16] of ZimbabweDomestic Violence Act

The Domestic Violence Act [Chapter 5:16] of Zimbabwe, enacted in 2006, represents a significant legal milestone in addressing and...

Harnessing Journaling to Express and Navigate Difficult Emotions

Nyasha B Dube

Nov 242 min read

Harnessing Journaling to Express and Navigate Difficult Emotions

Last Saturday’s (23 Nov 2024) session of our Journaling course provided profound insights into the emotional toll of gender-based...

Justice Delayed, Justice Denied: The Plight of Women and Girls with Disabilities

Nyasha B Dube

Nov 222 min read

Justice Delayed, Justice Denied: The Plight of Women and Girls with Disabilities

Women and girls with disabilities in Zimbabwe face a unique and devastating form of discrimination: sexual violence.

Stop it! Children Cannot Consent to Sex!

Nyasha B Dube

Nov 163 min read

Stop it! Children Cannot Consent to Sex!

An incident involving a 14-year-old girl going missing who was later found with an older man older man has reignited discussions about...

Semester Marriages, Crimes of Passion & Society’s Misplaced Wrath

Nyasha B Dube

Nov 162 min read

Semester Marriages, Crimes of Passion & Society’s Misplaced Wrath

This tragic event highlights the vulnerability of women, even within the seemingly safe confines of their own homes. A recent harrowing...

When Rape Culture Lives Next Door: The Normalization of Sexual Violence

Nikita Soni

Nov 165 min read

When Rape Culture Lives Next Door: The Normalization of Sexual Violence

“It’s not that serious; he was just joking.” A teenage girl gets groped at a party, and everyone shrugs it off with, “Boys will be boys.”...

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