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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.
Caught in the Crossfire of Online Battles: Women as Secondary Victims of Cyberbullying
By Nyasha B. Dube The digital age has revolutionized how we communicate, debate and interact. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and...
Nyasha B Dube
Aug 144 min read
Creating Safe Spaces for Women, A Necessity, Not a Privilege
Where can women truly feel safe? While society has made some strides in protecting women’s rights, many spaces remain hostile. There is an increasing need to create and reinforce safe spaces: physical, emotional and digital environments where women can exist freely, express themselves without fear and find support in times of distress.
Nyasha B Dube
Aug 44 min read
When Justice Isn’t So Simple: The Complexity of GBV in the Wake of the Mai Jeremaya Case
At the heart of this firestorm is not just a court case, but a woman, visibly bruised, emotionally raw and now public again, trying to navigate the wreckage of a system that many survivors say often fails them.
Nyasha B Dube
Jul 284 min read
Meeting the Need, Not the Checklist: What Happens When We Make Room, Not Rules
Sometimes, all that is needed is to reach out—and be heard.
Bertha’s Legacy doesn’t currently operate in that region, but we just couldn't turn her way because every life matters. And when a cry for help comes in, we listen and we act. Because violence doesn’t wait for location boundaries.
Nyasha B Dube
Jul 113 min read
Between Choice and Coercion: Sex Work, Exploitation and the Thin Line in Zimbabwe
the blurred boundaries between consensual sex work, systemic exploitation and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe.
Nyasha B Dube
May 164 min read
Motherhood: Happy Mother's Day from Bertha's!
motherhood is often a lonely and challenging journey. Maternal guilt is deeply ingrained in our society, making many women feel like
Team
Mar 302 min read
MasterPeace: Art Therapy for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
In recent years, research has highlighted the powerful role of creative expression in trauma recovery.
Amina Daugherty
Mar 183 min read
8th of March is more than Flowers: The Ongoing Fight for Women’s Rights
International Women’s Day is approaching, and as always, it’s important to remember that this day is not about flowers
Beatriz Freitas
Mar 43 min read
Economic Empowerment of Women: Crisis No One Wants to Talk About
The economic empowerment of women is not a side issue—it is THE issue that affects economies, businesses, and global stability.
Nikita Soni
Mar 33 min read
Understanding Trauma Bonds: A Guide for GBV Survivors
Trauma bonding is a powerful emotional attachment that develops between a survivor and their abuser.
Nyasha B Dube
Feb 193 min read
The Power of Vision Journaling: Journaling Course
Journaling is more than just a habit; it is a powerful tool for self-reflection, growth and healing. Throughout our journaling course.
Nyasha B Dube
Feb 173 min read
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: A Valentine’s Day Reminder for GBV Survivors
for many, Valentine’s Day is a painful reminder of love that wasn’t kind—love that hurt instead of healed.
Nyasha B Dube
Feb 152 min read
Women in Sports: Battling on Ground and for Ground!
women in sports have already proven their strength, skill, and determination time and time again.
Nikita Soni
Feb 104 min read
The Silent Crisis: Abuse of Girls and Women in Zimbabwe’s Economic Hubs
Addressing the abuse of women and girls in Zimbabwe’s economic hubs requires a multi-faceted approach that tackles the root causes of gender
Nyasha B Dube
Feb 84 min read
The Growing Concern of Incest Rape in Zimbabwe and Its Devastating Impact on the Girl Child
Incest rape, defined as sexual abuse perpetrated by a family member, is one of the most horrific forms of gender-based violence (GBV).
Nyasha B Dube
Feb 64 min read
Boost Your Self-Esteem Month: A Time for Personal Growth and Empowerment
Boost Your Self-Esteem Month in February encourages personal growth and empowerment by helping individuals build confidence, embrace self.
Zanele Bey
Feb 42 min read
Femicide in UK and Zimbabwe!
Globally, femicide—the gender-motivated killing of women—has become a chilling epidemic.
Nikita Soni
Jan 303 min read
“That’s How We Raise Abusers”
Gender-based violence (GBV) does not emerge in isolation. It is cultivated over time, often rooted in the ways children are raised within...
Nyasha B Dube
Jan 253 min read
Gender-Based Violence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The violence women face within the realm of artificial intelligence in the internet age is not something new; it is merely a continuation...
Beatriz Freitas
Jan 223 min read
Blue Monday and Mental Health
Another Monday morning. The alarm blares and the weight of the world feels heavier than ever. It’s the third Monday of January, Blue Monday!
Nikita Soni
Jan 215 min read
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