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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.
Partnering for Change: Addressing the Psychological Impacts of Gender-Based Violence
Bertha’s Place is glad to partner with Dr. Murudo L. Kamhara-Mutape of Medinsight Family Clinic, to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 29, 20242 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
Journaling, A Tool for Healing GBV Survivors
At Bertha’s Place, we have introduced a groundbreaking journaling course aimed at empowering survivors through self-expression and...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 16, 20242 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
Silent Cries: The Betrayal of Young Girls by Their Families
Today I woke to a snippet from a Zimbabwean DNA paternity showon social media that left my heart heavy. A 19-year-old mother, burdened by...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 16, 20244 min read
Victim Blaming: Understanding the Pain and Manipulation
“If you hadn’t provoked him, he wouldn’t have hit you.” This chilling phrase echoes in the minds of countless victims of domestic...
Nikita Soni
Nov 16, 20245 min read
Imba Mukadzi/Umuzi Ngu Mama: "A woman makes the home"
"Musha Mukadzi/ Umuzi Ngu Mama" Phenomenon: A Double-Edged Sword in Zimbabwean Society. It signifies both reverence and oppression. In...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 16, 20243 min read
Raneem’s Law: A Landmark in UK Domestic Abuse Legislation
“Ignored cries. Preventable deaths.” Domestic violence victims often reach out for help—but what happens when help doesn’t arrive?...
Nikita Soni
Nov 16, 20244 min read
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic abuse doesn’t always come with bruises. Sometimes, it’s invisible, creeping into every part of life, leaving scars you can't...
Nikita Soni
Nov 16, 20245 min read
Marital Rape: A Crime Against Trust
In relationships poisoned by abuse and control, even intamacy with a spouse, can be transformed into a brutal and violent act. When one...
Rashikkha Ryler
Nov 16, 20245 min read
16 Days of Activism – Understanding gender-based violence
We believe it is vital to educate everybody about how GBV - the different types , how they can present in society, so you know what to...
Nyasha B Dube
Nov 16, 20243 min read
Survivor Story: Meet Liza
Globally, almost 1 in 3 women have been subjected to gender-based violence at least once – Liza is one of the estimated 736 million....
Hannah Tarrant
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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