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Production of cloth masks from cloth wraps: how a seemingly “small” innovation has gone a long way to reduce GBV risks in COVID19 pandemic
When the obligation to wear masks in all public spaces was issued – as much as it seemed a reasonable thing to protect all from COVID 19 spread – this had a further impact on GBV. Those who were not... Read more
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic UNFPA and partners call for greater efforts to ensure access to contraceptives for women and girls
Harare, Zimbabwe, 26 September, 2020 – In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic and on World Contraception Day, the UN’s reproductive health and rights agency – the... Read more
Village Head, a GBV Male Champion and Role Model
The village head and GBV Male Champion, Clemence says GBV cases in Nechavava Village continue to go down since the intervention of Padare’s... Read more
Q & A: Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development
In this short Q&A with the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises – the Minister, Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni outlines... Read more
Helpline, a timely intervention for Key Populations during COVID-19
KPs are defined groups who, due to specific higher-risk behaviours, are at increased risk of HIV. They often have legal and social issues related to... Read more
Balancing adolescents’ right to protection, health in light of the Marriages Bill
Zimbabwe’s Harmonised Marriages Bill recently went through its Second Reading debate in the Senate. There are several crucial rights that are upheld... Read more
UNFPA releases over $2,5 million to support access to scale up provision of Gender Based Violence & sexual reproductive health services during the COVID19 pandemic
Harare, 7 August 2020 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has released over $2.5 million to support the... Read more
“Women and girls’ Safe Spaces bring hope to Vulnerable women in drought affected areas
In Binga, the district where Bubuto lives, UNFPA with support from its implementing partners established five safe spaces. The safe spaces provided... Read more
UNFPA & World Food Programme, partners working together to bring sexual and reproductive health services closer to communities at food distribution points
Mutare, 27 July, 2020 – Charity Fabeni (35) is one of the beneficiaries of the World Food Programme food distribution exercise in Kamutanho village in Mutare district, about 400 kilometres outside... Read more
In Zimbabwe, a shuttle bus becomes a lifeline
To ensure girls like Rumbidzai continue to access support, no matter where they live, Spotlight Initiative supported Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Women... Read more