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Gender Equality in Agrifood systems could boost the world economy by $1 trillion and end poverty.
Empowering women and achieving gender equality in agrifood systems could boost the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce food insecurity by 45 million, build resilience for 235 million people and lead to better agricultural production, diets and nutrition, a latest…
Male dominated model of politics undermines women’s participation
Women face a number of challenges during the electoral cycle such as being victims of violence and intimidation due to gender-based stereotypes as the male dominated model of politics tends to undermine the value of women’s contribution and their participation.…
Young girls encouraged to be confident
Young girls have been encouraged to be firm, principled and focused so as to build a generation of confident and empowered girls. This was discussed during a commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child which was conducted by…
Government urged to release funds for Tuli-Manyame Dam
The Matabeleland South District Development Fund Provincial Coordinator Moment Malandu has called the Government to release funds that will help complete the Tuli- Manyange dam set to address the town’s perennial water problems. A majority of residents have gone for…
ZEC wraps up phase 2 of the mobile BVR Blitz
IN just one day, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission phase two of the mobile Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Blitz will come to an end with reports that uptake remains lower than expected. The first phase saw a handful of eligible voters…
Financial exclusion and economic fluctuation affecting female artisans
Female artisans who are running small entreprises are concerned by financial exclusion and the continuous fluctuation of the economy as this is affecting the number of products that they produce. This was said by Unami Dube who is a Programmes…
Press Statement on International Women’s Day
ZEC encouraged to adopt progressive ways of voter registration
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has been encouraged to adopt progressive ways that will persuade youths to register to vote. These sentiments were shared by Zimbabwe Elections Support Network Programs Director Ellen Dingani during a virtual TalkShow which was hosted by…
GBV tackled through poetry
At least eight poets on Saturday 27 November participated in a poetry slam with an aim of promoting conversations on gender-based violence. The poets developed poetic pieces on the challenges that women and men face with regards to gender-based violence.…