Gender and Media Connect (GMC) national director Ms Patience Zirima says studies show that only 47 percent of sexual harassment cases in newsrooms are reported – Video: Nokutenda Tobve #RespectHer

OVER half of female journalists in Zimbabwe have been subjected to sexual harassment or victimisation in newsrooms, a survey conducted by the Gender and Media Connect has revealed #RespectHer sundaymail.co.zw/newsnew-sexual…

Condolence message on the passing on of journalist Lucy Yasini. zimbabwe.misa.org/2024/06/19/con…

The media has an important role to play in influencing policies and attitudes towards gender equality. Is the media doing justice in achieving these goals? Below are some of the strategies stated in the National Gender Policy. #Thoughts? #womeninmedia #genderequality

#respecther Gender & Media Connect is in Gweru today meeting with female journalists raising awareness on #sexualharassment and the Female Journalist Protection Fund. IMS Sweden in Zimbabwe 🇸🇪 Patience Hivos Southern Africa Zimbabwe Union of Journalists EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺

The CEDAW sensitization meeting really opened my eyes to the importance of ensuring gender equality and protecting the rights of women and girls. It’s our duty to work against all forms of discrimination against women in our different society. - Naison Munyoro Irish Embassy Pretoria

Female journalists need safe spaces to share issues of #sexualharassment affecting their #wellness in their workplaces. #RespectHer recently engaged with female journalists in Gweru.

Day 2 of our Partner Capacity-Strengthening Workshop on #GBV. Today, we delve into #GBV and the law. Some pieces of legislation being discussed include the Constitution, Domestic Violence Act and the Criminal Codification Act. #EndGBV With support from Irish Embassy Pretoria

We have just wrapped up a successful 2day workshop on capacity strengthening for #GBV response in partnership with #RespectHer, gapwuz, Young Women and Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw. Thanks to MUSASA for facilitating the workshop and Irish Embassy Pretoria for supporting us in creating change

Survey Report on Sexual Harassment in Zimbabwe's Newsrooms is now available. You can download it using the link below or scan the QR code. Stay tuned for the highlights in the report. EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 IMS Hivos Southern Africa Hivos-Women Empowerment Irish Embassy Pretoria gmc.org.zw/download/surve…

A productive week in #Masvingo with TellZim News and The Mirror Masvingo, as GMC conducts working sessions to craft sexual harassment policies for these organizations. Led by media and policy expert VINCENT KAHIYA , these efforts are focused on fostering safer newsroom environments.

#HappeningNow Youth Symposium under the theme: Intergenerational dialogue; Enhancing meaningful youth participation to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals. UN Women Zimbabwe Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Council of Churches ActionAid Zimbabwe #Youth4SDGs EFZ SAPPC - CEWS 🕊

Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe is attending the Youth Symposium aimed at promoting youth and women's participation in leadership and decision making processes. #YouthSymposium #YouthPower #Youth4SDGs UN Women Zimbabwe ActionAid Zimbabwe SAYWHAT Zimbabwe Council of Churches #RespectHer EFZ Global Platform Zimbabwe MUSASA

#HappeningNow “Every youth is free to approach Youth Empower Bank and access its services, it is not limited to a certain segment of youth but to all youth”. Youth Empower Bank Rep said #YouthSymposium #Youth4SDGs UN Women Zimbabwe Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Council of Churches ActionAid Zimbabwe #Youth4SDGs

#YouthSymposium We embark on session 2 at the Youth Symposium under a the topic Unpacking Youth Priorities and Gender & Media Connect represented by Bridget Mabanda is presenting on Youth and Access to information. #Youth4SDGs #YouthSymposium #HappeningNow UN Women Zimbabwe

Snippets of Bridget Mabanda’s presentation on Youth and Access to information at the #YouthSymposium UN Women Zimbabwe ActionAid Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Council of Churches #a better world

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In the my body my choice session- youths discussed the pressures of #mjolo, #SRHR, drug and substance abuse as well mental health and wellness. #YouthSymposium #YouthPower UN Women Zimbabwe MUSASA Zimbabwe Council of Churches ActionAid Zimbabwe Global Platform Zimbabwe SAYWHAT #RespectHer EFZ #Youth4SDGs

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