Briefing Paper; By RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY UNIT Introduction This briefing paper is based on work supported by the Henrich Boll Stiftung (HBS) in 2023/2024, under its component of the program…
Yvonne Muchaka In today's digital age, technology holds immense potential to connect, inform and empower. Yet, for women in politics this power is often wielded against them as a weapon…
Danai Daisy Chirawu, Feminist Freedom Writer In solidarity with women across the continent and diaspora, I affirm that political violence against women is not just a violation, it is a…
Michelle Duma Biriwasha Development Practitioner and Gender Champion Gender-Based Violence (GBV) not only violates women's fundamental rights but also systematically obstructs their ability to contribute their full value and…
Ruvimbo Nyikadzino As a journalist, I have witnessed the profound impact of violence against women in politics the fear, the trauma and the silencing of voices that deserve to be…
Passionate Fuza, member of ZINASU Online violence is effectively silencing young women's voices, causing many to self-censor and withdraw from public debate due to fear of backlash. This phenomenon not…
Karen Mukwasi, Director of Pada Platform The digital revolution has brought about unprecedented connectivity, but it has also led to a surge in technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). This phenomenon…
Contribution by Zano Mukadzi Trust In the digital age, women leaders are increasingly facing a new and insidious threat, technology facilitated violence. This phenomenon, characterized by online harassment, cyberbullying and…
By Tadiwanashe Christian Marengo In a world where women's voices are vital to shaping our societies, violence against women in politics (VAWP) remains a pervasive barrier to true equality.…
Vimbabi Kapurura Story of Vimbai Kapurura sharing her story of breaking barriers, challenging norms and embracing the power of women's leadership. Leadership is not about waiting for permission, it…