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# veritaswomen

It is an interactive forum to discuss and to promote awareness of women’s rights and the status of women in Zimbabwe and to foster gender equity.

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## Posts

- [A review of the Presidential Powers (Temporary measures) (criminal Law protection of Children and young persons) Regulations, 2024](https://veritaswomen.net/a-review-of-the-presidential-powers-temporary-measures-criminal-law-protection-of-children-and-young-persons-regulations-2024/) - On the 12th of January 2024, in a move welcomed by many, the President gazetted statutory instrument 2024-002 under the Presidential Powers (Temporary measures) (criminal Law protection of Children and young persons) Regulations, 2024. Legal background to this law The supreme law of the land, that is the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 20 of
- [Dominican Convent Drug Incident](https://veritaswomen.net/dominican-convent-drug-incident-a-missed-opportunity-to-address-drug-and-substance-abuse-in-zimbabwe-by-lincoln-majogo/) - A missed opportunity to address drug and substance abuse in Zimbabwe by Lincoln Majogo The ongoing social media hysteria surrounding the Dominican Convent drug saga has set social media ablaze with mixed emotions and reactions from the public. For context, Dominican Convent High School, an elite school in Harare recently expelled 8 female students who
- [Let’s talk about Child Marriages and Memory Machaya](https://veritaswomen.net/lets-talk-about-child-marriages-and-memory-machaya/) - I was thinking about how to begin this piece when a specific parallel came to mind. The nature of Memory Machaya’s story, in all its tragedy, and the attention it has brought to Zimbabwe’s Child marriage laws, seems to closely mimic that of George Floyd. In many instances, death is only that, death. But in

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- [Veritas Women](https://veritaswomen.net/) - ABOUT US VERITAS WOMEN is a service provided by VERITAS Zimbabwe. It is an interactive forum to discuss and to promote awareness of women's rights and the status of women in Zimbabwe and to foster gender equity. The interactive forum is open to everyone, but especially women and girls. The forum is meant to help
- [Women in Loss Group](https://veritaswomen.net/women-in-loss-group/)
- [News](https://veritaswomen.net/news/) - NEWS Women in loss group Despite facing negative attitudes Deloitte Zimbabwe appoints first-ever female CEO Women face a lot of challenges to survive in foreign countries Zimbabwe-born Engineer Laurena Basutu Memory Bere Sudanese Women’s Activist Amira Osman Hamed wins Human Rights Prize Obstetric fistula Approximately 12 % of women struggle to afford sanitary wear Teen
- [Women’s watch](https://veritaswomen.net/womens-watch/) - WOMEN’S RIGHTS WATCH 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) [25 November 2024 - 10 December 2024] “Violence is the breast milk we are feeding our young…Women’s rights are human rights — and they must be promoted and protected.” Graça Machel. Introduction Veritas joins the world in commemorating the 16 days of activism against
- [Despite facing negative attitudes](https://veritaswomen.net/despite-facing-negative-attitudes/) - Despite facing negative attitudes from clients who doubt their abilities. Beauty Dube and Sijabulile Moyo continue to blow off the stereotypes that channel society to believe that women are incapable of blue-collar work. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/gwanda-council-first-female-artisans-settle-well-in-male-dominated-domains
- [Deloitte Zimbabwe appoints first ever female CEO](https://veritaswomen.net/deloitte-zimbabwe-appoints-first-ever-female-ceo/) - Deloitte Zimbabwe appoints first-ever female CEO. Congratulations to Charity Mtwazi! https://zwnews.com/deloitte-zimbabwe-appoints-first-ever-female-ceo//
- [Women face a lot of challenges to survive in foreign countries](https://veritaswomen.net/women-face-a-lot-of-challenges-to-survive-in-foreign-countries/) - Women face a lot of challenges to survive in foreign countries. Magdalene Moyo narrates her story of how she was forced to leave her daughter in Zimbabwe to help other women go through the asylum process. https://www.newzimbabwe.com/its-eating-me-up-inside-says-zim-mum-separated-from-her-daughter-by-8000-miles
- [Zimbabwe born Engineer Laurena Basutu](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwe-born-engineer-laurena-basutu/) - Zimbabwe-born Engineer Laurena Basutu has been awarded the Australia Scholarship which aims at promoting gender equality in the nation’s senior positions in public and corporate institutes. https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zim-born-engineer-wins-un-women-australia-scholarship/
- [Memory Bere](https://veritaswomen.net/1777-2/) - Memory Bere is among a growing number of female motor mechanics smashing gender bias and driving change in the male-dominated automotive repair and maintenance industry. https://africa.cgtn.com/2022/06/30/woman-motor-mechanic-inspires-women-to-break-gender-barriers-in-zimbabwe
- [Sudanese Women’s Activist Amira Osman Hamed wins Human Rights Prize](https://veritaswomen.net/sudanese-womens-activist-amira-osman-hamed-wins-human-rights-prize/) - Sudanese Women’s Activist Amira Osman Hamed wins Human Rights Prize: She has consistently advocated for human and women’s rights in Sudan. The frontline defender has launched campaigns against the restrictive Public Order law. https://allafrica.com/stories/202205300018.html
- [Obstetric fistula](https://veritaswomen.net/obstetric-fistula/) - Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that occur due to difficult childbirth. Women and girls are often ostracised in society and as such, they endure depression. The United Nations has called for greater support for supporting women who suffer from this condition. https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2022/05/27/restore-dignity-of-women-girls-end-obstetric-fistula
- [Approximately 12 % of women struggle to afford sanitary wear](https://veritaswomen.net/approximately-12-of-women-struggle-to-afford-sanitary-wear/) - Approximately 12 % of women struggle to afford sanitary wear . Many of them resort to using cow dung, leaves, and toilet paper. Period poverty increases the risks of child marriages and early pregnancies. https://inews.co.uk/news/girls-use-cow-dung-sanitary-products-period-poverty-worsens-around-world-1661913
- [Teen pregnancies](https://veritaswomen.net/teen-pregnancies/) - Teen pregnancies and early marriages are extremely disturbing. Most cases are recorded in rural and mining areas across the country. At least a quarter of females get pregnant before the age of eighteen years old. https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-local-byo-219849.html
- [In Afghanistan](https://veritaswomen.net/in-afghanistan/) - The Taliban has ordered that women are to wear head-to-toe clothing and have also banned women and girls from attending secondary school. #WeStandWithAfghanWomen
- [Zimbabwean peacekeeper](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-peacekeeper/) - Zimbabwe peacekeeper, Major Zharare, wins UN gender advocate award https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/05/1118962
- [The Taliban](https://veritaswomen.net/the-taliban/) - The Taliban have ordered all women to cover their faces in public in Afghanistan, the latest sweeping restriction by a government that has taken away women’s right to travel long distances alone, and work outside healthcare and education. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/07/taliban-order-all-afghan-women-to-wear-burqa
- [Childlessness is often associated with punishment for abortion](https://veritaswomen.net/childlessness-is-often-associated-with-punishment-for-abortion/) - Childlessness is often associated with punishment for abortion during one’s youth, witchcraft, or promiscuity. Other women are subjected to emotional and physical abuse while trying to conceive.Shunem Care support women experiencing such situations. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/childlessness-is-private-sorrow-lived-in-public/
- [Three brave female lawyers](https://veritaswomen.net/three-brave-female-lawyers/) - Three brave female lawyers are taking the system head-on in Haiti, seeking justice for rape victims in a society where sexual violence is used as a means of control by gangs. Abigail Derolian, Marie Kattia Doreestant-Lefruy, and Gladys Thermezi help survivors through the legal process. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/apr/18/haiti-sexual-violence-rape-gangs-victims-women-lawyers
- [Abuse of women is becoming almost normalised in communities](https://veritaswomen.net/abuse-of-women-is-becoming-almost-normalised-in-communities/) - Abuse of women is becoming almost normalized in communities.Every day a case of abuse is reported. Women tell tales of rising cases of female abuse cases in a documentary which remain unsolved. https://www.zimfocus.co.zw/index.php/2022/05/09/documentary-exposes-sexual-crimes-in-matobo-newsday
- [online harassment](https://veritaswomen.net/an-estimated-85-of-women-and-girls-experienced-some-form-of-online-harassment/) - According to the White House, an estimated 85% of women and girls experienced some form of online harassment. Some victims experience severe mental stress, social isolation, and thoughts of suicide due to cyberbullying. https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-technology-sc-internet-byo-218380.html
- [Useful Templates](https://veritaswomen.net/useful-templates/)
- [Inquest Into Death Of Tortured Chivhu Detainee Commences](https://veritaswomen.net/inquest-into-death-of-tortured-chivhu-detainee-commences/) - AN inquest to establish the cause of death of a Chivhu woman who was allegedly severely tortured by police detectives in the farming town has started. Sharai Mukaro succumbed to injuries allegedly inflicted by detective Steven Dongo and other officers who bundled her into a “darkroom” where they thoroughly tortured her. https://www.newzimbabwe.com/inquest-into-death-of-tortured-chivhu-detainee-commences/
- [Women have been challenged to break their own biases  in societies](https://veritaswomen.net/women-have-been-challenged-to-break-their-own-biases-in-societies/) - Women have been challenged to break their own biases in societies; being conscious of societal nurturing biases within themselves which limit them from reaching the sk. Women are also encouraged to take control of their reproductive health even within the matrimonial setup. https://www.herald.co.zw/women-must-break-own-biases
- [Tilder Moyo popularly known as “Tete Tilda”](https://veritaswomen.net/tilder-moyo-popularly-known-as-tete-tilda/) - Veteran broadcaster Tilder Moyo popularly known as “Tete Tilda” has been honored with a lifetime achievement award. She is known for educating, entertaining, and capturing audiences for years inspiring many in the process. https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zim-achievers-south-africa-tilder-moyo-gets-lifetime-award
- [Online violence is a silent pandemic for women](https://veritaswomen.net/online-violence-is-a-silent-pandemic-for-women/) - Online violence is a silent pandemic for women. Discriminatory online practices are centered and shaped by social, economic and political structures, with twitter being a major online threat. https://www.263chat.com/online-violence-a-silent-pandemic-for-women-in-politics
- [Secrets of a Women’s Soul’s](https://veritaswomen.net/secrets-of-a-womens-souls/) - “Secrets of a Women’s Soul’s the latest play by Children’s performing arts workshop. The play is based on themes on sexual manipulation, abuse, child labour, pregnancy and survival of a girl child and mothers. https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/03/chipawo-tackles-womens-issues
- [Zimbabwean Sex Educator Runyararo Mapfumo](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-sex-educator-runyararo-mapfumo/) - Zimbabwean Sex Educator Runyararo Mapfumo bags the British Academy and Television awards. The sex comedy series follows the lives and experiences of high school children as they navigate into the sexual sphere. https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zimbabwean-sex-education-director-bags-bafta-nomination
- [Female executives break new ground](https://veritaswomen.net/female-executives-break-new-ground/) - THE 2022 international women’s month was abuzz with women’s echoes of love and support for the girl child, from Cape to Cairo. Several influential Zimbabwean women used International Women’s month to amplify the drive toward spreading opportunities equally between girls and boys. One such person, who has campaigned for a level playing field, is a
- [In Zimbabwe, a women only mine gives abuse survivors new hope](https://veritaswomen.net/in-zimbabwe-a-women-only-mine-gives-abuse-survivors-new-hope/) - At first glance, the Zimbaqua mine in Zimbabwe looks normal: a series of shallow craters dotted with workers in overalls and hard hats toiling to unearth the treasures below. But a closer look reveals something unusual. In an industry dominated by men, everyone working to unearth prized aquamarine gems from the yellow soil is a
- [The Zimbabwean U21 hockey team took the world by surprise](https://veritaswomen.net/the-zimbabwean-u21-hockey-team-took-the-world-by-surprise/) - The Zimbabwean U21 hockey team took the world by surprise by winning 2-1 to Canada in its first game in the Junior World Cup! We salute the girls and continue to cheer them on. https://allafrica.com/stories/202204020082.html
- [Zviriko/Zikhona](https://veritaswomen.net/zviriko-zikhona/) - Economic Women Project has recently premiered theatre series titled Zviriko/Zikhona inspired by the ills faced by women in society relating to complex issues of use and distribution of public goods. .https://www.zimfocus.co.zw/index.php/2022/02/22/theatre-series-captures-womens-plight-newsday
- [The war in Ukraine has sparked massive displacement](https://veritaswomen.net/the-war-in-ukraine-has-sparked-massive-displacement/) - The war in Ukraine has sparked massive displacement, forcing many people to flee their homes putting girls and women at heightened risk of violence. It is feared that if the conflict continues there will be a dire humanitarian situation and increased sexual violence and exploitation. . https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/02/1112942
- [A Kenyan student and women’s rights advocate Stacy Owino](https://veritaswomen.net/a-kenyan-student-and-womens-rights-advocate-stacy-owino/) - A Kenyan student and women’s rights advocate Stacy Owino co-created an app to help bring an end to female genital mutilation (FGM) when she was 18 years old. She has been honoured for her work towards eradicating female genital mutilation. https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/stacy-owino-app-fight-fgm-kenya
- [Sudan’s “Nubian Queen”](https://veritaswomen.net/1662-2/) - Two years ago Alaa Salah was named Sudan’s “Nubian Queen” when she stood up for the country’s revolution. She was at the forefront of the movement where women’s voices are heavily restricted. Salah’s influence has kept Sudanese women going in their effort to stand up for their country. https://time.com/5712952/alaa-salah-sudan-women-protest
- [Did you know that in1928](https://veritaswomen.net/did-you-know-that-in1928/) - Did you know that in1928, Phyllis Mackendrick became the first female lawyer in Rhodesia. This means women have been involved in the noble profession for just 94 years in Zimbabwe! As we lead up to women’s month, we celebrate Phyllis for paving the way #Womandla!
- [The case that has shaken the English Royals](https://veritaswomen.net/1647-2/) - The case that has shaken the English Royals has finally come to an end with Prince Andrew settling with Giuffre who claims to have been abused by Prince Andrew when she was underage. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/02/16/uk/prince-andrew-sex-abuse-case-analysis-intl-gbr/index.html
- [Climate change forcing Zimbabwean girls into sex work](https://veritaswomen.net/climate-change-forcing-zimbabwean-girls-into-sex-work/) - Epworth, Zimbabwe – Tawanda, 16, gazes calmly into the sky as the sun sets, getting ready for work as the night begins. Tawanda, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, is among hundreds of girls from Zimbabwe’s rural regions who joined the sex trade in recent years in urban centers. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2022/2/14/climate-change-forcing-zimbabwean-girls-into-to-sex-work
- [Providence Moyo is the founder of a thriving factory](https://veritaswomen.net/providence-moyo-is-the-founder-of-a-thriving-factory/) - Providence Moyo is the founder of a thriving factory “Divine Pro Company” which is into value addition of indigenous fruits and other organic products, producing organic juices and skincare products for local consumption and exports. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/watch-bulawayo-female-entrepreneur-breaks-new-ground
- [Women in Mashonaland  Central](https://veritaswomen.net/women-in-mashonaland-central/) - Women in Mashonaland Central are breaking employment barriers making a living from recycling waste making items such as pavement bricks’, mats, and bags in their communities. https://www.herald.co.zw/women-earn-a-living-from-recycling-waste
- [Inclusive scientific leadership in which women are equally represented](https://veritaswomen.net/inclusive-scientific-leadership-in-which-women-are-equally-represented/) - Inclusive scientific leadership in which women are equally represented is best suited to the needs of modern society. Women remain underrepresented in science careers and research all over the world due to stereotypes and gender imbalances. https://www.herald.co.zw/science-academies-disciplinary-groups-lag-behind-on-gender-equality/
- [Natsiraishe Maritsa has been honoured](https://veritaswomen.net/natsiraishe-maritsa-has-been-honoured/) - Natsiraishe Maritsa has been honoured for her efforts to empower girls through taekwondo after she was awarded the Winner for Africa at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Women and Sport Awards in Beijing. The young lady is inspired to keep going and hopes to grow her initiative. https://allafrica.com/stories/202202140099.html
- [Media freedom](https://veritaswomen.net/1626-2/) - Media freedom has been continuously declining in recent years, driven by anti-democratic illiberal practices and by the misuse of digital technologies to restrict media freedom. Women journalists are disproportionately targeted by online harassment, threats, sexist hate speech, and trolling. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/510882-press-freedom-rapidly-declining-over-the-years-global-coalition.html
- [Female entrepreneurs decry sexual harassment](https://veritaswomen.net/female-entrepreneurs-decry-sexual-harassment/) - This came out at the official launch of a book titled Understanding the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and how it relates to Zimbabwean women in trade. The event was organized by the United Nations (UN Women), in partnership with the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) to raise awareness on the African Union AfCFTA policy
- [UN Women Launches Book to Promote African Trade](https://veritaswomen.net/un-women-launches-book-to-promote-african-trade/) - The United Nations Women last Friday launched a multi-lingual book that aims to promote intra African trade for women by simplifying the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA aims to bring continent-wide free trade to 1.3 billion people in a $3.4 trillion economic bloc. The book titled Understanding Of The African Continental Free
- [Daniella Kaschula continues to raise the country’s flag high](https://veritaswomen.net/daniella-kaschula-continues-to-raise-the-countrys-flag-high/) - Daniella Kaschula continues to raise the country’s flag high, she claimed two medals in the 2022 Canadian Indoor Rowing championships held virtually. https://www.herald.co.zw/kaschula-picks-two-medals-at-canadian-rowing-champs/
- [Sexual harassment is said to be prevalent among women in the media](https://veritaswomen.net/sexual-harassment-is-said-to-be-prevalent-among-women-in-the-media/) - Sexual harassment is said to be prevalent among women in the media, with the latest global study revealing that at least 41% of females in the sector have experienced some form of harassment at their workplaces irrespective of geography. https://wan-ifra.org/2022/01/sexual-harassment-in-newsrooms
- [Brenda Mudzimu uses pageantry among other discipline to add a voice](https://veritaswomen.net/brenda-mudzimu-uses-pageantry-among-other-discipline-to-add-a-voice/) - Brenda Mudzimu uses pageantry among other disciplines to add a voice and efforts in advocating for and raising awareness on the need to ensure that the rights of people with albinism are promoted, protected, fulfilled, and respected in society. https://www.zimfocus.co.zw/index.php/2022/02/01/mudzimu-uses-pageantry-to-fight-albinism-stigma-newsday
- [Zimbabwean rugby referee Precious Pazani](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-rugby-referee-precious-pazani/) - Zimbabwean rugby referee Precious Pazani has been nominated to officiate at the men’s U20 Six Nations rugby championship in Edinburgh running from the 4th of February to the 20th of March. https://www.herald.co.zw/pazani-to-officiate-at-rugbys-under-20-six-nations-championship
- [Modester Mupachikwa has joined a British team!](https://veritaswomen.net/modester-mupachikwa-has-joined-a-british-team/) - Lady Chevrons’ Modester Mupachikwa has joined a British team! Congratulations to her . https://www.herald.co.zw/zim-female-cricket-star-joins-english-club/
- [A Ghanian woman gave birth on a flight from Accra to New York](https://veritaswomen.net/a-ghanian-woman-gave-birth-on-a-flight-from-accra-to-new-york/) - We were thrilled to see the plane land with one extra, especially beautiful, customer on board”- a Ghanian woman gave birth on a flight from Accra to New York, for more https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/united-flight-baby-born-during-flight-ghana-us/index.html
- [Waste picking, employment of choice for Byo women](https://veritaswomen.net/waste-picking-employment-of-choice-for-byo-women/) - SEVERAL women in Bulawayo have taken to waste picking business to eke a living, with human rights organisations also coming in to protect them from exploitation and abuse. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) and Matabeleland Institute of Human Rights (MIHR) are pushing for the rights of the waste pickers following reports of abuse
- [Afghan women start eatery to help refugees feel at home](https://veritaswomen.net/afghan-women-start-eatery-to-help-refugees-feel-at-home/) - The new restaurant run by two women offers Afghan cuisine attracting refugees as well as the local population. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/31/afghan-women-in-exile-start-restaurant-in-refugee-camp
- [Zimbabwean Lady Cheetahs Rugby team has qualified for the Africa Cup](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-lady-cheetahs-rugby-team-has-qualified-for-the-africa-cup/) - Zimbabwean Lady Cheetahs Rugby team has qualified for the Africa Cup in Uganda after winning ALL their qualifying matches in Lesotho. All their opponents did not manage to score against the Cheetahs and their biggest victory was against Lesotho at 62-0. Well done!
- [The pope remarked that people who hose to have pets over children are selfish](https://veritaswomen.net/the-pope-remarked-that-people-who-hose-to-have-pets-over-children-are-selfish/) - Recently, the pope remarked that people who hose to have pets over children are selfish. Here’s an article discussing why millennial women are choosing to have less children. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/30/if-youre-childless-at-30-and-that-is-your-choice-isnt-that-something-we-should-applaud
- [From the first lady to a first female president](https://veritaswomen.net/from-first-lady-to-first-female-president/) - From first lady to first female president. On Thursday the 27th of of January Xiomara Castro De Zelaya will be inaugurated as Honduras’ first female president!
- [lack of maternal services](https://veritaswomen.net/lack-of-maternal-services/) - Some pregnant women from Highfield in Harare have petitioned Parliament over what they say is the denial to access maternal health care services at their local poly-clinics. "We are kindly petitioning Parliament to launch an investigation on the City of Harare on why polyclinics are denying expecting mothers access to maternal health and why their
- [Cinginkosi Ncube has recorded a song titled Dela](https://veritaswomen.net/cinginkosi-ncube-has-recorded-a-song-titled-dela/) - Cinginkosi Ncube has recorded a song titled Dela the song speaks to activism work for women, child protection, human rights, and gender-based violence. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/vic-falls-singer-pushes-activism-against-women-child-abuse
- [Child sexual abuse cases and child marriages cases go unreported in Matabeleland](https://veritaswomen.net/child-sexual-abuse-cases-and-child-marriages-cases-go-unreported-in-matabeleland/) - Child sexual abuse cases and child marriages cases go unreported in Matabeleland South. Women and communities are urged to speak up and help in the fight against child marriages, sexual abuse, and gender-based violence. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/child-abuse-cases-go-unreported-in-mat-south
- [Chipo Tsitsi Mlambo is dedicated to improve maternal health in Zimbabwe](https://veritaswomen.net/chipo-tsitsi-mlambo-is-dedicated-to-improve-maternal-health-in-zimbabwe/) - Chipo Tsitsi Mlambo is dedicated to improving maternal health in Zimbabwe through her organisation RhoNaFlo foundation. Up to date, the organisation has distributed close to 2000 birth kits in a bid to support pregnant women including those in prison. https://dailynews.co.zw/bereaved-humanitarian-turned-adversity-into-an-opportunity
- [“Mhere YeZevezeve”a novel published by Pauline Chirata Mokondiwa](https://veritaswomen.net/mhere-yezevezevea-novel-published-by-pauline-chirata-mokondiwa/) - “Mhere YeZevezeve”a novel published by Pauline Chirata Mokondiwa.The author explores the theme of culture and societal accomplices on how they impact children physically, emotionally, and mentally. .https://zimbabwe.shafaqna.com/EN/AL/1097129
- [women across Zimbabwe use kuvhura musuwo](https://veritaswomen.net/women-across-zimbabwe-use-kuvhura-musuwo/) - It is estimated that 70% of women across Zimbabwe use kuvhura musuwo in order to assist with childbirth. Health experts however are condemning the practice saying it plays a huge factor in Zimbabwe is ranked 34th highest for infant mortality and 23rd highest for maternal mortality in the world. https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/zimbabwe/oil-water-dung-traditional-healers-lure-modern-women-promises-easy-births/
- [International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20I Team of the Year](https://veritaswomen.net/international-cricket-council-icc-womens-t20i-team-of-the-year/) - Zimbabwe national women's cricket team player Loryn Phiri has been named in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20I Team of the Year in recognition of her superb performances for the team in the shortest version of the game last season.
- [Zimbabwe Gender Commission is said to be keen to open an investigation on the harassment of female athletes](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwe-gender-commission-is-said-to-be-keen-to-open-an-investigation-on-the-harassment-of-female-athletes/) - Zimbabwe Gender Commission is said to be keen to open an investigation on the harassment of female athletes following the report by female football referees by members of ZIFA Referees Committee https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zimbabwe-gender-commission-to-open-sexual-harassment-probes/
- [Women affairs has urged women to take advantage of the Free trade agreement](https://veritaswomen.net/women-affairs-has-urged-women-to-take-advantage-of-the-free-trade-agreement/) - The Minister of Women affairs has urged women to take advantage of the Free trade agreement under AfCFTA, saying women should formalize businesses to enjoy border trade benefits https://www.chronicle.co.zw/women-urged-to-take-free-trade-opportunities/
- [Zimbabwe women’s hockey team won 5-0](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwe-womens-hockey-team-won-5-0/) - Yesterday the Zimbabwe women’s hockey team won 5-0 to Uganda at the African Cup of Nations. The team was led in their first goal by the teenage Tadiwanashe Elijah! We encourage the team to keep raising the Zimbabwean flag high.
- [women perform 75% of the world’s economy](https://veritaswomen.net/women-perform-75-of-the-worlds-economy/) - Did you know women perform 75% of the world’s economy which subsidizes the global economy? The more women work, the more economies grow. For more read https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2022/01/18/how-women-make-the-economy-better/?sh=677236dd5755
- [Did you know that the BaTonga tribe in Zimbabwe is matriarchal?](https://veritaswomen.net/did-you-know-that-the-batonga-tribe-in-zimbabwe-is-matriarchal/) - Did you know that the BaTonga tribe in Zimbabwe is matriarchal? As the woman has the ability to create life, the tribe believes she has the function to be in positions of power. Clans are traced through women and women are mandated full control of communal affairs #Womandla
- [Four practices that are harmful to women’s rights](https://veritaswomen.net/four-practices-that-are-harmful-to-womens-rights/) - Global Citizen has published an article listing four practices that are harmful to women’s rights. Of the four, Zimbabwe practices about three of them including bride price and child marriages. What are your thoughts on this? https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/marriage-customs-harmful-to-womens-girls-rights/
- [The number 1 Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance in Africa](https://veritaswomen.net/the-number-1-woman-to-watch-in-banking-and-finance-in-africa/) - Our very own, Marjorie Mayida, has been named the number 1 Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance in Africa. Ms Mayida is the MD and CjiefInvestment Officer at Old Mutual Investment Group. We salute her and cheer her on! #Womandla https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/12/matabeleland-south-women-resort-to-home-deliveries/
- [Amelia Earhart](https://veritaswomen.net/amelia-earhart/) - On 11 January 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman toffy solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She was also the first woman to publish a best-selling book about her flying experiences, and also formed an organization for female pilots called The Ninety-Nines #WomenInAviation.
- [Diversity](https://veritaswomen.net/diversity/) - During December, the image of a black fetus “broke “ the internet speaking to the importance of recognizing diversity and the importance of diversification. For more https://edition.cnn.com/2021/12/09/health/black-fetus-medical-illustration-diversity-wellness-cec/index.html
- [Hundreds of Women, Girls Abducted](https://veritaswomen.net/hundreds-of-women-girls-abducted/) - An armed group linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) has since 2018 kidnapped and enslaved more than 600 women and girls in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, Human Rights Watch said today. Mozambican and regional forces have rescued some of them, but many remain missing.
- [BBC 100 Women 2021](https://veritaswomen.net/bbc-100-women-2021/) - The BBC has published its “BBC 100 Women 2021” list which recognizes 100 exceptional women from all over the world. @TanyaMuzinda was featured and recognized for her Motorcross wins and efforts! Well done Tanya. Keep flying the Zimbabwean flag high.
- [The Zimbabwe Gender Commission](https://veritaswomen.net/the-zimbabwe-gender-commission/) - The Zimbabwe Gender Commission is pushing for the enactment of legislation that criminalises sexual harassment and gender-based. Violence and sexual harassment at the workplace include threats of loss of employment, gender discrimination in promotions and placements, intimidation, threats and demeaning words. https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/gender-commission-pushes-for-the-criminalisation-of-sexual-harassment
- [A number of women are pushing the frontiers](https://veritaswomen.net/a-number-of-women-are-pushing-the-frontiers/) - A number of women are pushing the frontiers, breaking new ground, destroying the stereotypes that have long held them hostage at workplace. For the first time the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services was commanded by a woman superintendent Stella Moyo. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/female-prisons-officers-break-glass-ceiling.
- [A group of young film producers have premiered](https://veritaswomen.net/a-group-of-young-film-producers-have-premiered/) - A group of young film producers have premiered a remake of the film Neria in commemoration of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The remake upholds the old narrative on issues of tradition and customs on gender-based violence and also explores issues on cyberbullying. https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/neria-remake-set-to-premiere-on-november-25/
- [women leave their home countries for safety](https://veritaswomen.net/women-leave-their-home-countries-for-safety/) - A number of women leave their home countries for safety, refuge or to seek greener pastures elsewhere. They endure multiple forms and intersecting violence as they try to rebuild their lives. https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2021-11-26-new-platform-raises-awareness-on-the-plight-of-migrant-women
- [The Terminator of Malawi](https://veritaswomen.net/the-terminator-of-malawi/) - Chief Theresa Kachindamoto is famously known as “The Terminator of Malawi”. She has ruthlessly eradicated the nasty norms of the Malawi society, breaking an estimated number of 850 child marriages, sent the girls back to school and banned the sexual initiation of girls. https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/theresa-kachindamoto-the-woman-who-liberated-3-500-child-brides-6c5d8cd9c191
- [Two women in Kenya are turning the pages](https://veritaswomen.net/two-women-in-kenya-are-turning-the-pages/) - Two women in Kenya are turning the pages of the past and revamping the libraries of Kenya! . https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/29/africa/book-bunk-kenya-library-renovations-africa-spc-intl/index.html Kind Regards,
- [A shocking report on Australian Parliamentary](https://veritaswomen.net/a-shocking-report-on-australian-parliamentary/) - A shocking report on Australian Parliamentary culture has been issued saying that 1 in 3 people in the Australian Parliament have experienced sexual harassment . https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/30/australia/australia-parliament-sexual-harassment-report-intl-hnk/index.html
- [Queen Nzinga of the Mbundu](https://veritaswomen.net/queen-nzinga-of-the-mbundu/) - Queen Nzinga of the Mbundu people in Angola defeated the Portuguese Army twice(1644 & 1647). She personally led her armies. In 2002, a statue of her in Kinaxixi was dedicated by President Dos Santos to celebrate Angola's 27th anniversary of independence.
- [Women Plan Demo](https://veritaswomen.net/women-plan-demo/) - Women Plan Demo Against Chief Musarurwa Over Attempted Rape Of Girl (13) https://t.co/NYBXEkyBNR?amp=1
- [Dance has the capacity to bring peace](https://veritaswomen.net/dance-has-the-capacity-to-bring-peace/) - Dance has the capacity to bring peace and harmony to society if well embraced. Ndomupeishe Chipendo is bringing positive change in addressing stereotypes related to women through her dancing profession. https://www.zimfocus.co.zw/index.php/2021/11/05/chipendo-uses-dance-to-transform-society-newsday/
- [Caroline Mudanda is carving](https://veritaswomen.net/caroline-mudanda-is-carving/) - Caroline Mudanda is carving her way through the male-dominated brick molding industry which is key to sustainable growth and poverty reduction. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/female-brick-moulder-defies-odds/
- [In every society](https://veritaswomen.net/in-every-society/) - In every society, sexual reproductive health and rights to information and services are critical, they compose a fundamental component for accomplishing gender equality and promoting women’s rights. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/lack-of-srhr-information-services-in-rural-areas-leaves-girls-vulnerable
- [Educating the girl childis very important](https://veritaswomen.net/educating-the-girl-childis-very-important/) - Educating the girl child is very important in the fight against climate change, education gives a voice in being proactive and solving global problems as well as implementing changes quickly. https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/cop26-why-educating-girls-is-crucial-in-the-battle-against-climate-change-3451518
- [Apostolic women in partnership with the Ministry of Health](https://veritaswomen.net/apostolic-women-in-partnership-with-the-ministry-of-health/) - Apostolic women in partnership with the Ministry of Health are tackling gender and sexual-based violence, advancing dialogue and understanding of women’s issues such as child marriages, education, and maternal health. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/apostolic-women-tackle-sexual-gender-based-violence
- [For the first time, a Women in Production](https://veritaswomen.net/for-the-first-time-a-women-in-production/) - For the first time, a Women in Production conference is being held in partnership with the Women Affairs Ministry and +300 women’s organizations in December . For more https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/11/female-entrepreneurs-tackle-covid-19-disruptions/
- [As the world prepares to commemorate the International Day for Violence Against Women](https://veritaswomen.net/as-the-world-prepares-to-commemorate-the-international-day-for-violence-against-women/) - As the world prepares to commemorate the International Day for Violence Against Women, the women in France, in their thousands, are making sure their voices are heard. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/20/thousands-march-in-france-over-violence-against-women
- [Our very own Cynthia Chingwenya](https://veritaswomen.net/our-very-own-cynthia-chingwenya/) - Our very own Cynthia Chingwenya has been appointed as AU African Youth Ambassadors for Peace. https://www.herald.co.zw/zim-woman-secures-au-ambassadorial-post/
- [Did you know](https://veritaswomen.net/did-you-know-2/) - Did you know that 80% of people displaced by natural disasters and climate crises are women? https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/11/1105322
- [A Spotlight on Girls and Women with Disabilities](https://veritaswomen.net/a-spotlight-on-girls-and-women-with-disabilities/) - 45 year old Memory (not her real name) of Sigodini Village in Matopo District (Zimbabwe) has a physical disability. She was beaten and driven out of her home by her son, who had come back from South Africa, claiming ownership of the homestead, which he now stays in with two younger siblings. Memory has experienced
- [End Violence Against Women in Politics](https://veritaswomen.net/end-violence-against-women-in-politics/) - Women Reform Network, a grouping of 25 women's rights organisations that advocate for gender equality has condemned the use of violence against women politicians. The statement follows the recent attack of the MDC Alliance Zvimba South constituency coordinating member Maria Wemba. https://allafrica.com/stories/202111080545.html
- [Guardianship of Minors Amendments Watch](https://veritaswomen.net/guardianship-of-minors-amendments-watch/) - The Guardianship of Minors Amendment Bill The Guardianship of Minors Act protects children upon divorce or judicial separation, of their parents. When a decree of divorce or judicial separation is granted by the High Court of Zimbabwe, the court looks at the best interests of the child. , “The guiding principle in all matters
- [Commentaries](https://veritaswomen.net/commentaries/) - The Guardianship of Minors Amendment Bill The Guardianship of Minors Act protects children upon divorce or judicial separation, of their parents. When a decree of divorce or judicial separation is granted by the High Court of Zimbabwe, the court looks at the best interests of the child. , “The guiding principle in all matters involving
- [The perpetrators: inside the minds of men who abuse women](https://veritaswomen.net/the-perpetrators-inside-the-minds-of-men-who-abuse-women/) - A pioneering project in Cumbria aims to change male behaviour and work towards ending violence against women and girls in the UK. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/nov/07/the-perpetrators-inside-the-minds-of-men-who-abuse-women
- [Benin’s groundbreaking new abortion law](https://veritaswomen.net/benins-groundbreaking-new-abortion-law/) - Benin’s parliament has voted to legalise abortion in most circumstances. This is a groundbreaking move by the West African country given that 92% of women of reproductive age on the continent live in countries that have restrictions – some moderate, some severe – on abortions. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked reproductive health expert,
- [In the world of film](https://veritaswomen.net/in-the-world-of-film/) - In the world of film, it takes a team to make a production. The female producer behind the popular soapie “Wenera’’is Talent Chitauro who works behind the scenes for the production of the popular soapie. https://zimbabwe.shafaqna.com/EN/AL/1056347
- [Kunashe Foundation has launched a period tracker](https://veritaswomen.net/kunashe-foundation-has-launched-a-period-tracker/) - Kunashe Foundation has launched a period tracker to help with easy access to sexual and reproductive health information. This period tracker helps women and girls track their menstrual cycles and provides information on menstrual health and hygiene. It is also capable of working offline. https://allafrica.com/stories/202110060227.html
- [Tatiana “Banshee ’’ Kondo tackles sensitive societal issues](https://veritaswomen.net/tatiana-banshee-kondo-tackles-sensitive-societal-issues/) - Tatiana “Banshee ’’ Kondo tackles sensitive societal issues through creative advocacy, she uses her voice and writing skills to transform people’s lives campaigning against issues of drug and women’s rights abuse, and for mental wellness. https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/10/spoken-word-artist-tackles-sensitive-societal-issues
- [Women continue to face barriers](https://veritaswomen.net/women-continue-to-face-barriers/) - Women continue to face barriers, including ownership of productive assets and control over income. Investing in rural women can have positive ripple effects to move beyond the cycle of dependence and be active participants in the local economy. https://allafrica.com/stories/202110200297.html
- [Rural women demand](https://veritaswomen.net/rural-women-demand/) - Rural women demand that the Zimbabwean government formulates a human rights-based approach to the development-induced evictions. https://kubatana.net/rural-women-demand-just-development-induced-eviction-displacements/
- [Afro Hair Comb inventor hopes to inspire young black women](https://veritaswomen.net/afro-hair-comb-inventor-hopes-to-inspire-young-black-women/) - A woman launching an innovative new comb for afro hair wants to use her experience to get other young black women into engineering."I would have loved a young me to have been taught by a black woman," said Swansea-based Youmna Mouhamad. She received an enterprise fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering to help her
- [This week, 98 female judges were sworn in for the first time!](https://veritaswomen.net/this-week-98-female-judges-were-sworn-in-for-the-first-time/) - Judges and Prosecutors in Egypt were jobs reserved for males. This week, 98 female judges were sworn in for the first time!. https://www.africanews.com/2021/10/20/egypt-nearly-100-women-become-the-first-female-judges-to-join-state-council/
- [London has more statues of animals than of named women, audit finds](https://veritaswomen.net/london-has-more-statues-of-animals-than-of-named-women-audit-finds/) - The number of sculptures that feature animals in London is double that of named women, a study has found, as the mayor's office announces £1m fund to champion diversity in the capital’s public spaces. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/21/london-has-more-statues-of-animals-than-of-named-women-audit-finds
- [Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women](https://veritaswomen.net/nigerian-romance-scam-suspects-targeted-100-women/) - Eight Nigerian men accused of an internet dating scam have appeared in a South African court after a massive international operation involving the FBI and Interpol. Authorities in the US, where the investigation originated and most of the alleged victims are based, have applied for their extradition. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58978287
- [Somalia is recognized as the "nation of poets,"](https://veritaswomen.net/somalia-is-recognized-as-the-nation-of-poets/) - Somalia is recognized as the "nation of poets," this acknowledgment is often only reserved for men. Somali women refused to be defined by gender as they are breaking the tradition by being the primary storytellers taking the mantle in writing novels in the diaspora. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58845340
- [Zimbabwean women have broken into the international space industry](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-women-have-broken-into-the-international-space-industry/) - Zimbabwean women have broken into the international space industry, with two young ladies getting due recognition for their exploits taking their rightful place in the male-dominated industry. Women in Space, advocate for gender diversity in the sector. https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/zim-women-break-into-the-international-space-industry
- [Women are still blamed for fertility problems](https://veritaswomen.net/women-are-still-blamed-for-fertility-problems/) - Women are still blamed for fertility problems in society. Instead of offering seminars on fertility issues to women. Discussions about fertility should be centered on real barriers to parenthood. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/13/women-society-fertility-seminars-barriers-parenthood
- [Millions of teenage girls across Afghanistan still waiting](https://veritaswomen.net/millions-of-teenage-girls-across-afghanistan-still-waiting/) - Millions of teenage girls across Afghanistan still wait to return to school. The exclusion of girls at this time intensify fears that the Taliban could be returning to their hard time rule of the 1990s where women and girls were legally barred from education and employment. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/11/un-chief-slams-broken-taliban-promises-made-to-women-girls
- [A woman whose father raped her mother 46 years ago](https://veritaswomen.net/a-woman-whose-father-raped-her-mother-46-years-ago/) - A woman whose father raped her mother 46 years ago, campaigned for 9 years for her father to be brought to justice. She was the result of the rape. The father was convicted in July 2021 and sentenced to 11 years in jail. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/17/woman-conceived-through-wins-award-for-campaign-to-convict-father
- [A female author this week won a Spanish literary award](https://veritaswomen.net/a-female-author-this-week-won-a-spanish-literary-award/) - A female author this week won a Spanish literary award. To everyone’s surprise “she” turned out to be three men. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/17/europe/spanish-female-writer-revealed-intl-scli/index.html
- [A South African Court has ruled](https://veritaswomen.net/a-south-african-court-has-ruled/) - A South African Court has ruled that engaging in extensive foreplay and oral sex does constitute consent for penetrative sex. https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/judgment-raises-questions-about-whether-foreplay-implies-consent-to-having-sex-f0c3ee77-66ba-41b5-a500-602a600e963c
- [African women are yet again being left behind](https://veritaswomen.net/african-women-are-yet-again-being-left-behind/) - African women are yet again being left behind and are one of the least vaccinated groups in the world. Despite rampant concerns about pregnancy and fertility, there is no evidence that vaccines affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-business-lifestyle-europe-philanthropy-31fd688936caec29ff082412ef23e30a
- [Throughout history](https://veritaswomen.net/throughout-history/) - Throughout history, the narrative of the black princesses has been ignored but here are some real-life black princesses of today. https://www.ebony.com/news/princess-keisha-yup-check-out-our-list-of-black-royals-you-should-know/
- [Women who are working in mines](https://veritaswomen.net/women-who-are-working-in-mines/) - “ Women who are working in mines are now able to pay their children’s school fees” https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/10/in-zimbabwe-women-dig-for-aquamarine/
- [Queen Elizabeth seen using a walking stick](https://veritaswomen.net/queen-elizabeth-seen-using-walking-stick/) - Queen Elizabeth, 95, was recorded using a walking stick for what is believed to be the first time at a major public event. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2021/10/12/queen-elizabeth-uses-walking-stick-mh-orig.cnn
- [Standing at 2.15m](https://veritaswomen.net/standing-at-2-15m/) - Standing at 2.15m, Rumeysa Gelgi, is currently the tallest woman in the world https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/13/europe/tallest-woman-turkey-scli-intl/index.html
- [In October 1993](https://veritaswomen.net/in-october-1993/) - In October 1993, Toni Morrison became the first black woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature #CelebratingWomen.
- [Telling women to protect themselves](https://veritaswomen.net/telling-women-to-protect-themselves/) - Telling women to protect themselves from men is a useless way of fighting gender-based violence. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/06/society-telling-women-must-protect-ourselves-violent-men
- [Zimbabwe has been lauded](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwehas-been-lauded/) - ZIMBABWE has been lauded for being one of the African countries that are deliberately safeguarding the right to education for pregnant girls and adolescent mothers through amendments to the Education Act. The Act also protects students against being discriminated against on the grounds of marital status. .https://zimbabwe.shafaqna.com/EN/AL/1043189
- [810 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy](https://veritaswomen.net/810-women-die-every-day-from-preventable-causes-related-to-pregnancy/) - 810 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, 6700 babies also die daily and two million babies are stillborn. Such deaths can be lowered by improving health maternal care and community-based approach. https://www.herald.co.zw/improved-care-key-to-reducing-maternal-deaths
- [Abortion happens every day and many young women die](https://veritaswomen.net/abortion-happens-every-day-and-many-young-women-die/) - Abortion happens every day and many young women die from lack of access to safe abortion and the stigma associated with abortion. The women action group has called for a review of the Termination of the Pregnancy Act to enable safe abortions and post-abortion services. https://newsbeezer.com/zimbabwe/wag-advocates-safer-abortion
- [Zimbabwean born artist has designed a rare 2022 Commonwealth  Games Baton](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-born-artist-has-designed-a-rare-2022-commonwealth-games-baton/) - Laura Nyahuye, a Zimbabwean-born artist has designed a rare 2022 Commonwealth Games Baton that will carry the Queen Elizabeth II‘s message to athletes from the &2 member states. Her work in art challenges perceptions and addresses issues to do with women and migrant communities. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zimbabwean-designs-2022-commonwealth-games-baton
- [In an effort to show girls that the sky is not the limit](https://veritaswomen.net/in-an-effort-to-show-girls-that-the-sky-is-not-the-limit/) - In an effort to show girls that the sky is not the limit, Mattel has launched a Zero Gravity Astronaut Barbie to inspire more women to take up more jobs in Space. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/10/04/barbie-zero-gravity-flight-moos-vpx.cnn
- [Women in Kabul are standing up for their rights](https://veritaswomen.net/women-in-kabul-are-standing-up-for-their-rights/) - Women in Kabul are standing up for their rights and are refusing to be oppressed by the Taliban. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/04/asia/kabul-women-work-school-defiance-taliban-intl/index.html
- [“No one outside of Facebook knows what happens inside of Facebook”](https://veritaswomen.net/no-one-outside-of-facebook-knows-what-happens-inside-of-facebook/) - “No one outside of Facebook knows what happens inside of Facebook,” says F Haugen as she testified on Monday to the US Senate on how FB has been turning a blind eye to harmful content to teenage girls for the sake of making more money. This came just before FB’s 6-hour outage. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/04/tech/instagram-facebook-eating-disorders/index.html
- [SADC countries are said to be lagging behind on promoting women’s health](https://veritaswomen.net/sadc-countries-are-said-to-be-lagging-behind-on-promoting-womens-health/) - SADC countries are said to be lagging behind on promoting women’s health with only about 4% of the people in the region having been vaccinated, women are facing a greater disadvantage on access to health. http://
- [Previously, cross border smuggling was seen as a man’s job](https://veritaswomen.net/previously-cross-border-smuggling-was-seen-as-a-mans-job/) - Previously, cross-border smuggling was seen as a man’s job, but the pandemic has paved a way for women to enter the dangerous trade. https://mg.co.za/africa/2021-10-03-zimbabwe-how-women-are-taking-over-cross-border-smuggling/
- [The art of Taekwando is helping to fight child marriages](https://veritaswomen.net/the-art-of-taekwando-is-helping-to-fight-child-marriages/) - A report by UNICEF says that one in three women in Zimbabwe between the ages of 20-24 were first married before the age of 18. In Epworth, the art of Taekwando is helping to fight child marriages. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/9/25/taekwondo-brings-hope-to-zimbabwes-teenage-girls
- [Gamuchirai Mbigi became the first woman to get the Air Force’s Sword of Honor](https://veritaswomen.net/gamuchirai-mbigi-became-the-first-woman-to-get-the-air-forces-sword-of-honor/) - Earlier this month, Gamuchirai Mbigi became the first woman to get the Air Force’s Sword of Honor as she graduated top of her class in-flight training. #SheCan#SheDid#Womandla
- [Using Film to mirror society](https://veritaswomen.net/using-film-to-mirror-society/) - Using Film to mirror society.Amacala is a short film dealing with different issues affecting the girl child. The film is amplifying girls' voices through digital Arts . The film provides a platform for girls and young women to discuss issues affecting them. https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/amacala-using-film-to-mirror-society
- [Violence against women and girls](https://veritaswomen.net/violence-against-women-and-girls/) - Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations. The new SADC model law on gender-based violence will reinforce a commonality of a regional approach in dealing with GBV laws, measures, and strategies to help eliminate GBV as well as the power imbalances that between men and women. https://allafrica.com/stories/202109010169.html
- [Agnes Sithole is a hero to many black women](https://veritaswomen.net/agnes-sithole-is-a-hero-to-many-black-women/) - Agnes Sithole is a hero to many black women. At the age of 72, she fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws as she took her husband to court to stop him from selling their home against her wishes and keeping was rightfully hers. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58349080
- [The right to education](https://veritaswomen.net/the-right-to-education/) - The right to education is constitutionally granted in section 75. The Government is embarking on campaigns to keep the rural girls in schools under the theme “Leaving no learner behind. The campaigns aim to raise awareness on discrimination against girls. https://www.zimbabwesituation.com/news/campaign-to-keep-rural-girls-in-school-underway
- [Policies and Protocols](https://veritaswomen.net/policies-and-protocols/) - National Disability Policy June 2021
- [The decoration of the hut is solely a woman’s duty](https://veritaswomen.net/the-decoration-of-the-hut-is-solely-a-womans-duty/) - In the Ndebele culture, the decoration of the hut is solely a woman’s duty and shows secret patterns and traditions passed down from one generation to another.Each year, Ekhaya Gaia celebrates this tradition by hosting the My Beautiful Home competition. For more https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210826-zimbabwes-contest-that-celebrates-the-artistry-of-women
- [The world has watched the power struggle in Afghanistan with shock](https://veritaswomen.net/the-world-has-watched-the-power-struggle-in-afghanistan-with-shock/) - Over the last few weeks, the world has watched the power struggle in Afghanistan with shock. Many fear what the rule by Taliban may mean for women and girls, here https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/02/politics/afghan-women-trafficking-taliban-escape/index.html
- [Access to information is vital to empowerment of women](https://veritaswomen.net/access-to-information-is-vital-to-empowerment-of-women/) - Access to information is vital to the empowerment of women. Ordinary women and girls can advance their own rights by engaging and participating in governance and democracy issues if they are equipped with this essential public information. https://zimbabwe.shafaqna.com/EN/AL/1019923
- [Research shows that only 21% of women voices are heard](https://veritaswomen.net/research-shows-that-only-21-of-women-voices-are-heard/) - Research shows that only 21 % of women's voices are heard. Smkeliso Tshuma is amplifying the voices of young women and girls through information and communication technology. She makes use of different social media tools to deliver consciousness on what's taking place in the lives of girls and young women. https://kadakblogs.com/2021/08/21/samkeliso-livens-up-girls-women/
- [Marondera Women Open Prison fosters rehabilitation for women](https://veritaswomen.net/marondera-women-open-prison-fosters-rehabilitation-for-women/) - Marondera Women Open Prison fosters rehabilitation for women; they visit their families for five days each month . This program is necessary to ensure community reintegration as well as maintaining relationships. https://africa.cgtn.com/2021/07/03/zimbabwe-prison-reforms-new-system-allows-inmates-to-go-home-daily
- [At least one in three women in Zimbabwe encounters physical violence](https://veritaswomen.net/at-least-one-in-three-women-in-zimbabwe-encounters-physical-violence/) - At least one in three women in Zimbabwe encounters physical violence mostly in the hands of a husband or partner. Many more incidents go undetected, with about nine in ten reported cases linked to abuse by a partner. https://news.trust.org/item/20210609115342-ohy5j
- [It is said that about 57% of women between the ages of 20 and 31 in Zimbabwe are farmers](https://veritaswomen.net/it-is-said-that-abut-57-of-women-between-the-ages-of-20-and-31-in-zimbabwe-are-farmers/) - It is said that about 57% of women between the ages of 20 and 31 in Zimbabwe are farmers. And here is how they are making a difference in farming. https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/zimbabwean-young-farmers-lead-the-charge-in-agriculture/123923/
- [As the world watches in astonishment at the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan](https://veritaswomen.net/as-the-world-watches-in-astonishment-at-the-taliban-takeover-in-afghanistan/) - As the world watches in astonishment at the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the UN is worried over the treatment of women in the nation. For more visit https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/24/taliban-treatment-of-women-will-mark-red-line-un-rights-chief
- [Japanese 13 year old Kokona Hiraki became the youngest person to win an Olympic medal](https://veritaswomen.net/apanese-13-year-old-kokona-hiraki-became-the-youngest-person-to-win-an-olympic-medal/) - Japanese 13-year-old Kokona Hiraki became the youngest person to win an Olympic medal in 85 years! She won a silver medal in the Women’s Park event (skateboarding). The future is truly female.
- [Zimbabwean woman pledges body for medical research](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-woman-pledges-body-for-medical-research/) - Ms Rosalie Chigariro has become the first-ever black Zimbabwean to volunteer her remains for medical research at the University of Zimbabwe. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zimbabwean-woman-pledges-body-for-medical-research/
- [Young Zimbabwean woman empowered through pig farming](https://veritaswomen.net/young-zimbabwean-woman-empowered-through-pig-farming/) - Armed with little capital, but much drive to improve her and her siblings’ lives, Pride Dzirutsa, a 30-year-old Zimbabwean decided to empower herself through a free-ranging pig rearing project on a farm she inherited in 2017. https://www.thepigsite.com/articles/how-young-producers-are-empowering-themselves-through-farm-projects
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- [Gender Commission Calls for Mining Reforms](https://veritaswomen.net/gender-commission-calls-for-mining-reforms/) - Women's inclusion in the mining sector value chain hinges on legal reforms to promote decent work, equality, and gender mainstreaming says the Zimbabwe Gender Commission.ZGC, commissioner Naome Chimbetete decried the lack of involvement of women in mining as an indictment on policymakers, as she called for progressive reforms to promote equal opportunities for participation. https://allafrica.com/stories/202107210350.html
- [Fears Grow for Pregnant Women](https://veritaswomen.net/fears-grow-for-pregnant-women/) - A Matabeleland South youth civic organization has raised security concerns about women awaiting delivery at maternity centers in Matobo district after criminals stormed a hospital there and raped two pregnant women. Unknown criminals broke into Maphisa district hospital last week and raped two pregnant women. The suspects allegedly used an open window to sneak into
- [Today we celebrate Donata Katai](https://veritaswomen.net/today-we-celebrate-donata-katai/) - At age 17, she has become the first black swimmer to represent Zimbabwe at the Tokyo Olympics! We wish you all the best, you have made us proud#BlackExcellence#GirlPower
- [Zimbabwe is said to be 99% black](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwe-is-said-to-be-99-black-but-its-only-in-2021-that-a-black-swimmer-represented-the-country-at-the-olympic-games/) - "Zimbabwe is said to be 99% black but it's only in 2021 that a black swimmer represented the country at the Olympic games..” Read more about the first Black Zimbabwean Swimmer here https://face2faceafrica.com/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-black-zimbabwean-swimmer-at-the-olympics
- [Veritas Women would like to congratulate the newly appointed Justice](https://veritaswomen.net/veritas-women-would-like-to-congratulate-the-newly-appointed-justice-mary-zimba-dube/) - Veritas Women would like to congratulate the newly appointed Justice Mary Zimba-Dube who has been appointed as the new Judge President and Mrs. Fortune Chimbaru who has been appointed the new Deputy Attorney General.
- [Zimbabwean writer and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga becomes the first black woman](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-writer-and-filmmaker-tsitsi-dangarembga-becomes-the-first-black-women/) - Zimbabwean writer and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga becomes the first black woman to be awarded a prestigious German prize for a body of work that has made her a prominent African literary voice. Her literature promotes culture and women. https://headtopics.com/za/zimbabwean-author-tsitsi-dangarembga-becomes-first-black-women-to-win-prestigious-german-book-award-20681788
- [Alice Tagwira is advocating against gender related stigma and  child marriages](https://veritaswomen.net/alice-tagwira-is-advocating-against-gender-related-stigma-and-child-marriages/) - Alice Tagwira is advocating against gender-related stigma and child marriages, she is also helping women to understand political structures and how they can be decision makers through her online reality show “Reality Chat with Alice Tagwira” https://allafrica.com/stories/202106280431.html
- [Poor access to water increased vulnerability of women and young girls to violence](https://veritaswomen.net/poor-access-to-water-increased-vulnerability-of-women-and-young-girls-to-violence/) - Poor access to water increased vulnerability of women and young girls to violence. The root cause of violence is the difference in power between people and women or between people of different social groupings. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/improving-access-to-water-can-help-reduce-gender-based-violence
- [Women’s dressing should not be a shadow to cover rape societal injustices](https://veritaswomen.net/womens-dressing-should-not-be-a-shadow-to-cover-rape-societal-injustices/) - Women’s dressing should not be a shadow to cover rape societal injustices and social inequalities. Rape victims, especially women and young girls, should not be blamed because of their dressing crime is a crime. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/womens-dressing-should-not-be-a-shadow-to-cover-rape-mzilikazi-residents-at-drama-expo
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- [Today our #WCW is none other than Tsitsi Dangarembga](https://veritaswomen.net/today-our-wcw-is-none-other-than-tsitsi-dangarembga/) - Today our #WCW is none other than Tsitsi Dangarembga who has just won the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. She will be awarded the prize in October which endowed with USD29700!
- [Meet Zimbabwe’s first female train driver!](https://veritaswomen.net/meet-zimbabwes-first-female-train-driver/) - The locomotive industry has since its inception always been seen as a preserve for males but unknown to many, some female high flyers have over the years managed to penetrate this seemingly male-dominated industry. Meet Zimbabwe’s first female train driver Pertunia Mangoti. https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/zimbabwes-first-female-train-driver/
- [Did you know that El Salvador has one of the strictest abortion laws in the world](https://veritaswomen.net/did-you-know-that-el-salvador-has-one-of-the-strictest-abortion-laws-in-the-world/) - Did you know that El Salvador has one of the strictest abortion laws in the world? There is no exception for abortion, even if the mother’s life is at risk or a person raped. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/08/americas/el-salvador-sara-rogel-abortion-freed-intl/index.html
- [African women speak up for their rights](https://veritaswomen.net/african-women-speak-up-for-their-rights/) - Many women across Africa shape protest movements and stand up for their rights: from descendants of Benin’s Amazon warriors to activists fighting injustice and women promoting gender equality with political and poetic means. https://amp.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-african-women-speak-up-for-their-rights/av-57761517
- [Malala Yousefzai defied the odds when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at 17 years](https://veritaswomen.net/malala-yousefzai-defied-the-odds-when-she-was-awarded-the-nobel-peace-prize-at-17-years/) - Malala Yousefzai defied the odds when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at 17 years. World leaders and prominent figures alike have deemed her extraordinary and truly a trailblazer. This week she was featured in Vogue and describes her experiences at Oxford University. https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/malala-yousafzai-vogue-cover/index.html
- [In Zimbabwe, cervical cancer is the most common and the leading cause of death from malignancies in women](https://veritaswomen.net/in-zimbabwe-cervical-cancer-is-the-most-common-and-the-leading-cause-of-death-from-malignancies-in-women/) - 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 in women. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/cervical-cancer-claims-many-african-womens-lives/amp/
- [Naomi Osaka, ranked 2nd in women’s tennis has withdrawn from the French Open](https://veritaswomen.net/naomi-osaka-ranked-2nd-in-womens-tennis-has-withdrawn-from-the-french-open/) - Naomi Osaka, ranked 2nd in women’s tennis has withdrawn from the French Open.This comes after she refused to give mandatory press conference in protection of her mental health as she cited having suffered depression. The tournament however still fined her for avoiding the press & threatened disqualification. https://punchng.com/breaking-naomi-osaka-withdraws-from-french-open/
- [Zimbabwean women will now have the option of a new contraceptive](https://veritaswomen.net/zimbabwean-women-will-now-have-the-option-of-a-new-contraceptive/) - Zimbabwean women will now have the option of a new contraceptive provided for by the government. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/new-family-planning-option-for-zimbabwe-women/
- [For the first time in 228 years, a woman is heading the Louvre Museum in Paris as its director](https://veritaswomen.net/for-the-first-time-in-228-years-a-woman-is-heading-the-louvre-museum-in-paris-as-its-director/) - For the first time in 228 years, a woman is heading the Louvre Museum in Paris as its director. The Louvre is one of the most prestigious museums in the world. Laurence des Cars will oversee the world’s largest art museum - the home of the Mona Lisa.
- [The only mine in the world to employ a fully female workforce!](https://veritaswomen.net/nyt-reports-on-what-is-believed-to-be-the-only-mine-in-the-world-to-employ-a-fully-female-workforce/) - Lots of women work at small-scale mines in Africa, but only one site boasts an all-female team. “At first I thought it was a dream,” one worker said. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/23/fashion/jewelry-women-aquamarine-miners-zimbabwe.html
- [In May 1872, Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for presidency](https://veritaswomen.net/in-may-1872-victoria-woodhull-became-the-first-woman-to-run-for-presidency/) - In May 1872, Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for presidency. of the United States. She was a strong feminist and believed women should be afforded the same rights as men. She was also the first female stockbroker on wall street. Victoria Woodhull - Frederick Douglass, Quotes & Facts – Biography
- [Amnesty international has released a report that shows that Zimbabwe has one of the highest maternal mortality rates](https://veritaswomen.net/amnesty-international-has-released-a-report-that-shows-that-zimbabwe-has-one-of-the-highest-maternal-mortality-rates/) - Amnesty international has released a report that shows that Zimbabwe has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world as pregnant women are opting for home birth due to the high hospital costs . https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/05/zimbabwe-pregnant-women-and-girls-face-barriers-accessing-public-health-facilities-and-risk-life-changing-injuries/
- [It is not so long ago that women like Jane Austen had to use male aliases in order to be published](https://veritaswomen.net/it-is-not-so-long-ago-that-women-like-jane-austen-had-to-use-male-aliases-in-order-to-be-published/) - It is not so long ago that women like Jane Austen had to use male aliases in order to be published. Now the did has turned and female authors are dominating the fictional scene https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/may/16/how-women-conquered-the-world-of-fiction
- [For the first time in Zimbabwe, South Africa and Kenya, the judiciaries are being led by women!](https://veritaswomen.net/for-the-first-time-in-zimbabwe-south-africa-and-kenya-the-judiciaries-are-being-led-by-women/) - For the first time in Zimbabwe, South Africa and Kenya, the judiciaries are being led by women! In the last two weeks the Justice Sisi Kampepe (SA), Justice Martha Koome (Kenya) and Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza(Zim) have taken up their positions as Acting Chief Justices with Koome being appointed Chief Justice. We tip our hats to
- [Gender Based Violence Cases have reportedly widened the existing social and economic inequalities between men and women.](https://veritaswomen.net/gender-based-violence-cases-have-reportedly-widened-the-existing-social-and-economic-inequalities-between-men-and-women/) - Gender-Based Violence Cases have reportedly widened the existing social and economic inequalities between men and women. Social protection can address the GBV root cause such as inequality and unequal power relations through empowering girls and women in communities, https://allafrica.com/stories/202105010030.html
- [Sexual Abuse Perpetrated within the Family Environment often Remains Hidden](https://veritaswomen.net/sexual-abuse-perpetrated-within-the-family-environment-often-remains-hidden/) - sexual abuse perpetrated within the family environment often remains hidden and can be the most secretive and difficult type of abuse to detect. Relatives or family members form the largest percentage of perpetrators of sexual abuse. Girls are at heightened risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. https://www.chronicle.co.zw/covid-19-girls-at-heightened-risk-of-abuse-neglect-and-exploitation
- [Rechargeable tricycles are of great assiaatance to preganannt mothers and newborns in rural Zimbabwe](https://veritaswomen.net/rechargeable-tricycles-are-of-great-assiaatance-to-preganannt-mothers-and-newborns-in-rural-zimbabwe/) - Rechargeable tricycles are of great assiaatance to preganannt mothers and newborns in rural Zimbabwe.Mobility for Africa tricycles have ferried more than 100 pregnant mothers and mothers with newborns to various clinics in Wedza reducing maternal death . https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/how-rechargeable-tricycles-are-saving-pregnant-mothers-and-newborns-in-rural-zimbabwe
- [Journalists in Masvingo are promoting  access to information through setting up Village Gardens](https://veritaswomen.net/journalists-in-masvingo-are-promoting-access-to-information-through-setting-up-village-gardens/) - Journalists in Masvingo are promoting access to information through setting up Village Gardens News clubs .Villagers are now have access to detailed news through newspapers which are now . Some of the villages are being trained to write stories of their own choices, https://www.newzimbabwe.com/journalists-set-up-village-garden-news-clubs
- [Maka Chikowero through her foundation ‘Educate a Girl’’ is promoting the move to ending child marriages](https://veritaswomen.net/maka-chikowero-through-her-foundation-educate-a-girl-is-promoting-the-move-to-ending-child-marriages/) - Rising soccer and swimming star raising Maka Chikowero through her foundation ‘Educate a Girl’’ is promoting the move to ending child marriages while breaking gender stereotypes using sport and education. The Convrntyion on the Rights of a Child which the country is signatory to recognises the critical role of sport and physicasl play in children’s
- [A health worker demonstration in Paris, France, June 2020 Martin Barzilai / HAYTHAM-REA / Re dux](https://veritaswomen.net/a-health-worker-demonstration-in-paris-france-june-2020-martin-barzilai-haytham-rea-re-dux/) - It began as a mysterious disease, a novel coronavirus soon designated SARS-CoV-2. As countries shut down their economies to slow its spread, it became a global recession as well. Then, in April, the United Nations warned of another dimension to the emergency—a “shadow pandemic” of violence against women raging behind closed doors. https://veritaswomen.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/The-Pandemic’s-Toll-on-Women-_-Foreign-Affairs.pdf
- [Maputo Protocol](https://veritaswomen.net/maputo-protocol/) - The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, better known as the Maputo Protocol, is an international human rights instrument established by the African Union. Articles 1&2 Maputo Protocol Simplified Maputo Protocol View from Kenya Compliance in Zimbabwe Maputo Protocol Compliance Memo Impact of Maputo
- [Songbird turns to writing releases debut book](https://veritaswomen.net/songbird-turns-to-writing-releases-debut-book/) - Prosper Mapurisa has published a her first book entitled ‘Loan My Body’ which exposes difficulties which are encountered by Zimbabwean women in their everyday lives.Mapurisa tackles child molestation, mental health problems, domestic violence as well as denial to education https://www.newzimbabwe.com/songbird-turns-to-writing-releases-debut-book
- [Child marriage cases spike in Sanyati](https://veritaswomen.net/child-marriage-cases-spike-in-sanyati/) - Approximately one in every three girls is married off before the minimum age requirement, which is eighteen (18) years for any type of marriage in Zimbabwe.Child marriages are unconstitutional, section 81(2) of the Constitution o states that a child's best interests are paramount in every matter concerning the child https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/04/child-marriage-cases-spike-in-sanyati
- [Women Must Have Autonomy Over Their Bodies, UN Says](https://veritaswomen.net/women-must-have-autonomy-over-their-bodies-un-says/) - The U.N. Population Fund acknowledged body autonomy as a universal right. Lack of bodily autonomy threatens women’s safety, potentially reduce economic productivity and result in extra costs to a country’s healthcare and judicial systems. https://www.voanews.com/science-health/women-must-have-autonomy-over-their-bodies-un-says
- [Gender Dimensions of the COVID-19-Pandemic](https://veritaswomen.net/gender-dimensions-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting societies around the world in an unprecedented manner. However, not everyone, in every place, will be affected in the same way. Considering how the pandemic affects particular groups will help raise the effectiveness of containment efforts and minimize the potential negative impacts. This note focuses on one such group: Women
- [Beitbridge Philanthropist Establishes A SGBV Center For Disabled Women](https://veritaswomen.net/beitbridge-philanthropist-establishes-a-sgbv-center-for-disabled-women/) - A Beitbridge philanthropist Mrs. Babongile Mudau-Gora has established a center dedicated to empowering disabled women and victims of se_xual and gender-based violence (SGBV) economically, the Chronicle reports. Mrs. Gora who established the center after leaving her job with a local NGO said she dreamt about the project Mudi wa Pfulufhelo (Home of Hope) Safe Haven
- [It's now illegal for Zimbabwe schools to expel pregnant girls](https://veritaswomen.net/its-now-illegal-for-zimbabwe-schools-to-expel-pregnant-girls/) - The legal amendment comes as school closures due to COVID-19 raise fears of a rise in sexual abuse and unwanted pregnancies. Zimbabwe has made it illegal for schools to expel pupils who get pregnant, a measure women's rights campaigners said would help tackle gender inequality in the classroom and stop many girls from dropping out
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