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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
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
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.
Nyasha B Dube
Dec 15, 20242 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.
Nikita Soni
Dec 14, 20243 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.
Nikita Soni
Dec 13, 20243 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.
Nikita Soni
Dec 11, 20243 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
Nyasha B Dube
Dec 9, 20242 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?
Nikita Soni
Dec 9, 20245 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
Phitcha Emwan
Dec 7, 20242 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
Nyasha B Dube
Dec 5, 20242 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....
Nikita Soni
Dec 4, 20245 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...
Nikita Soni
Dec 2, 20243 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.
Nikita Soni
Dec 2, 20243 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...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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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...
Zanele Bey
Nov 27, 20243 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...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 24, 20242 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.
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 22, 20242 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...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 16, 20243 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...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 16, 20242 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.”...
Nikita Soni
Nov 16, 20245 min read
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