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Domestic violence cases on the rise
06 Jan 2018 at 10:51hrs | Views
Despite a number of awareness campaigns and the enactment of laws, domestic violence continues to be on the increase as shown by worrying statistics recorded by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) between the 15th of December 2017 and the 1st of January 2018.
Worrying statistics of murder cases involving married couples that were recorded in the first half of the festive season highlights a deep challenge that the country continues to face in addressing domestic violence.
Ironically, this comes just after the country observed 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence which ended on the 15th of December.
The ZRP revealed that of the 14 murder cases recorded, 10 involved married couples.
While there has been much coverage on the reported cases of gender based violence, Anti-Domestic Violence Council Vice Chairperson, Caleb Mutandwa said there could be more unreported cases, hence the need to address factors contributing to the problem.
Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) General Secretary, Dr Kenneth Mtata bemoaned infidelity, separation of families in search of greener pastures and other cultural changes, saying they are fuelling domestic violence, hence the need for religious groups and other counselling mechanisms to reduce the scourge.
Statistics show that one in three women in the country has experienced physical violence since the age of 15, a figure which confirms that violence against women is still rife compared to men though believed to be distorted as they normally shy away from reporting to the police.
Worrying statistics of murder cases involving married couples that were recorded in the first half of the festive season highlights a deep challenge that the country continues to face in addressing domestic violence.
Ironically, this comes just after the country observed 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence which ended on the 15th of December.
The ZRP revealed that of the 14 murder cases recorded, 10 involved married couples.
While there has been much coverage on the reported cases of gender based violence, Anti-Domestic Violence Council Vice Chairperson, Caleb Mutandwa said there could be more unreported cases, hence the need to address factors contributing to the problem.
Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) General Secretary, Dr Kenneth Mtata bemoaned infidelity, separation of families in search of greener pastures and other cultural changes, saying they are fuelling domestic violence, hence the need for religious groups and other counselling mechanisms to reduce the scourge.
Statistics show that one in three women in the country has experienced physical violence since the age of 15, a figure which confirms that violence against women is still rife compared to men though believed to be distorted as they normally shy away from reporting to the police.
Source - zbc
