40% of Zimbabwean women face GBV, with government funding only covering 10%, prompting calls for domestic funding and redefining it as a human rights issue.
40% of Zimbabwean women aged 15-49 have faced physical or sexual violence from partners, according to recent stats. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major issue in Zimbabwe, with the government covering only 10% of GBV program funding. Legal adviser Fungai Chiware calls for prioritizing domestic funding for GBV programs and treating it as a human rights issue, not just a women's issue.
June 26, 2024
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