By Maxine N. Nkomo Introduction: Democracy's Unfinished Business Africa's democratic journey is vibrant and dynamic, yet far from complete. The chapter on women's political leadership remains unwritten, often marked…
Michelle C Bonzo Brings In the heart of Africa lies Zimbabwe, a nation rich in history, resilience and potential. As the country charts its course towards Vision 2030, aiming…
The Women's Democracy Network Zimbabwe (WDN-ZW) proudly marks its fifth anniversary, celebrating a journey of promoting women's leadership, civic participation and inclusive policymaking in Zimbabwe. Since June 2020, WDN-ZW has…
Chengetai Madziwa Violence against women in politics is more than just an attack on individual, it is a deliberate attempt to silence women's voices, discourage their leadership and undermine…
Michelle C Bonzo Brings At just sixteen, Maria envisioned herself on the world stage, advocating for her community's needs and shaping transformative policies that could change lives. A bright…
Belinda Mwale, Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist Let us stand as a formidable force, raising bold voices against violence toward women in politics. We must support and uplift each…
Dr. Babra Ontibile Bhebe, Election Resource Centre-Africa Director Politics should be a battle of ideas, not a war on women. Violence against female leaders poses a significant threat to…
Vongaishe Mutsambiwa, Chinhoyi University of Technology SRC Vice President The path towards a safe and inclusive digital environment for women and girls demands a sustained and collaborative commitment from…
Rutendo Stacey Mapfumo, from Pada Platform Ultimately, we cannot change how misogynists think, but we can protect women from their actions. Therefore, we need policies that acknowledge the urgent…
Tatenda Mazarura By Tatenda Mazarura Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread, persistent, and devastating human rights violations in South Africa. The country has alarmingly…