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Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to ending gender-based violence (GBV), with Permanent Secretary for Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, emphasizing the need for collective action against GBV.
Speaking at the HeForShe solidarity march in Harare, Senator Mutsvangwa commended the United Nations (UN) Women country representative for initiating the solidarity march, which aims to promote equality and non-violence.
She expressed gratitude to the government, development partners, and civil society organizations for their support in the fight against GBV. Senator Mutsvangwa also acknowledged the role of men and boys in promoting positive masculinity and challenging patriarchal norms.
The Permanent Secretary emphasized that GBV has no place in Zimbabwe and that the government is committed to eliminating it. She cited the signing and launch of high-level political contracts on ending GBV and harmful practices by President Dr. E.G. Runanga Agboa as a demonstration of this commitment.
Senator Mutsvangwa also highlighted the importance of working together to address the issue of youth substance abuse and drug use. She emphasized that everyone has a role to play in promoting a culture of equality and non-violence.
The HeForShe solidarity march aimed to promote a culture of equality and non-violence, particularly among men and boys. The event was part of the global HeForShe movement, which seeks to engage men and boys in promoting gender equality and ending violence against women and g
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