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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.
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
The Role of Initiation Rites in Sustaining Gender-Based Violence Among Young Girls in Southern Africa
Across Southern Africa, and perhaps beyond, initiation rituals and rites of passage have long been central to cultural identity, marking...
Nyasha B Dube
Jan 204 min read
Elderly Women Under Fire: The Human Cost of Witchcraft Accusations in Zimbabwe
Growing up in Zimbabwe, stories of elderly women accused of witchcraft weren’t just rumors—they were harrowing realities that echoed...
Nyasha B Dube
Jan 184 min read
Cyberbullying Against Women in Power: The Dark Reality Facing Female Politicians in Zimbabwe and Beyond
The digital age has brought with it new challenges for those in positions of power, and women, in particular, are bearing the brunt of a...
Nyasha B Dube
Jan 155 min read
We Listen and We Don’t Judge: Stop Victim Shaming
At its core, victim shaming stems from societal biases, a lack of education, and an unwillingness to understand the psychological toll.
Nikita Soni
Dec 29, 20245 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...
Nyasha B Dube
Dec 25, 20242 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....
Nyasha B Dube
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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