Violence against women can be physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual in nature. It not only affects the victims and perpetrators, but it involves their families, the whole community and peace and prosperity. #breakthesilence

Violence against women is an extreme manifestation of gender inequality and an infringement on human rights with no social or economic boundaries. It undermines people’s physical and mental health, their ability to be productive workers-ifad #breakthesilence

Gender equality and women's empowerment are key for rural transformation, but without addressing violence against women these development goals are not attainable - IFAD #breakthesilence

Any closing remarks on this weeks session of the Red Couch? #breakthesilence Rural Young Women Support Network Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona Nyazuragal Nokutenda Muzuva

To start us off, let's have a quick check in with our hosts. How has your week been? What's the most exciting thing that has happened to you this week? #BreakTheSilence Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona alice charity Nokutenda Muzuva Shanteyle Nyazuragal Gracia Mundandi Mashingaidze MUSASA UAF-Africa

We're back and excited that it's Friday and another day for the Red Couch Sessions. Our topic today; GBV in the #Covid19 pandemic-the perspective of young women with disabilities #breakthesilence MUSASA UAF-Africa Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona Nokutenda Muzuva Shanteyle Nyazuragal

Today we are joined by #AccessToInformation. As per tradition, we kick off with a quick check in. How are you all doing?It's Valentine's week, anything to share? #breakthesilence alice charity Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona Nokutenda Muzuva Shanteyle Nyazuragal Zvikomborero Gracia Mundandi Mashingaidze

Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe MUSASA UAF-Africa Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona Nokutenda Muzuva Shanteyle Nyazuragal Zvikomborero alice charity #AccessToInformation There are a myriad of challenges facing young womwn living with disabilities due to COVID 19. One of the most pressing challenge being the subjugation to abuse including sexual abuse thus exposing them to STIs, HIV, unwanted pregnacies and hinder/affect their education as well.

Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe MUSASA Charlene G Taruwona Nokutenda Muzuva Shanteyle Nyazuragal Zvikomborero alice charity #AccessToInformation I think we still have not educated enough about disability .

What can the society, church, government do to ensure the protect of young women with disabilities from GBV? #breakthesilence MUSASA UAF-Africa Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona Nokutenda Muzuva Shanteyle Nyazuragal Zvikomborero alice charity #AccessToInformation

Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona Nokutenda Muzuva Statistics are important, they help in formulating policies #breakthesilence

As we close the discussion today, any last words on our topic today? #breakthesilence Hazel Jojo alice charity Nokutenda Muzuva Nyazuragal Charlene G Taruwona Zvikomborero Gracia Mundandi Mashingaidze Shanteyle alice charity MUSASA UAF-Africa #AccessToInformation

Girls and young women with disabilities are often perceived as virgins and targeted because of their disabilities ~ UNICEF #breakthesilence Hazel Jojo alice charity Charlene G Taruwona Nyazuragal Nokutenda Muzuva Shanteyle #AccessToInformation Gracia Mundandi Mashingaidze

Does the underrepresentation of young women in leadership & decision making spaces contribute to the quality of service delivery in the country? if yes, how so? #SheLeads #NyayaDzedu Hazel Jojo alice charity Charlene G Taruwona Nyazuragal Zviko Nokutenda Muzuva Joseph Munda

Incase you missed the conversation on Young Women and Electoral Processes, you can watch it here; fb.watch/bZizYCt8BT/ #SheLeads #NyayaDzedu Female Students Net #RespectHer Hivos Southern Africa Gracia Mundandi Mashingaidze Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona Shanteyle

We're always excited when it's a Friday because we get to meet with young women to discuss on different issues that affect them. #SheLeads #NyayaDzedu Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona alice charity Shanteyle Shalom Chido Chinoruma Nokutenda Muzuva Nyazuragal Within

To start us off as always, we start with a quick check in. This week we ask, are you registered to vote and are you voting in the by-elections tomorrow? #SheLeads #NyayaDzedu Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona alice charity Shanteyle Shalom Chido Chinoruma Nokutenda Muzuva Nyazuragal Within

In your opinion, why are some young women not participating in the electoral processes as voters or candidates? #SheLeads #NyayaDzedu Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona alice charity Shanteyle Shalom Chido Chinoruma Nokutenda Muzuva Nyazuragal Within

Why is it important for young women to participate in electoral processes? #SheLeads #NyayaDzedu Hazel Jojo Charlene G Taruwona alice charity Shanteyle Shalom Chido Chinoruma Nokutenda Muzuva Nyazuragal Within

What are some of the effects of climate change on young women? Hazel Jojo Zvikomborero alice charity Charlene G Taruwona @rchangara Shanteyle Nyazuragal @AllForClimateAc Gracia Mundandi Mashingaidze Nokutenda Muzuva Shalom Chido Chinoruma