In Zimbabwe, cervical cancer is the most common and the leading cause of death from malignancies in women. In 2016, 33% of the cancer burden in women was from cervical cancer and accounted for 12% of deaths of women. veritaswomen.net/in-zimbabwe-cervical-cancer-is-the-most-common-and-the-leading-cause-of-death-fr…
Zimbabwean women will now have the option of a new contraceptive provided for by the government. For more veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-women-will-now-have-the-option-of-a-new-contraceptive/
Gender Based Violence widens the existing social and economic inequalities between men and women. Social protection and empowering girls and women in communities helps address inequality and unequal power relations which are the root causes of GBV. veritaswomen.net/gender-based-violence-cases-have-reportedly-widened-the-existing-social-and-econ…
Sexual abuse perpetrated within the family environment is the most difficult to report & detect. Relatives form the largest group of sex abusers. Girls are at greater risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation. veritaswomen.net/sexual-abuse-perpetrated-within-the-family-environment-often-remains-hidden/