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Columnist / Johanne mhlanga

Debate on accessibility and affordability of sanitary products in Zimbabwe

I have been following with keen interest the debate on sanitary pads in Zimbabwe since 2014. Both the private and public print media have been carrying screaming headlines on the subject matter. For example, Zimbabwe Situation 2014, carrie…

Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Johanne Mhlanga

Fighting child marriages in Zimbabwe: From Theory to Practice

The Sunday Mail 2 July 2017 screamed with the headline, "Child brides: From frying pan to the fire." The heading itself is loaded and portray a society that has failed the girl child. But the question is, 'What could be the missing link in…

Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 10:04hrs | 5 | by Johanne Mhlanga

Fighting early child marriages in Zimbabwe: A call for a paradigm shift

Standard Newspaper 25 September 2016 carried a story by Sofia Mapuranga, "Poverty stalks adolescent mothers." I read the story with heavy heart and reflections from the article have forced me to pen this opinion. What is crystal clear from…

Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 16:25hrs | 3 | by Johanne Mhlanga

The Day of the African Child Commemorations: My Personal views?

The struggle is far from over! Rather we are still in the tunnel and light is still far from sight. No solution in sight! Realisation of children's rights is still a pipe dream given the extent of atrocities being committed against childre…

Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 15:25hrs | 1 | by Johanne Mhlanga

Constitutional Court ruling on under 18 marriages: A step in the right direction, BUT

On Wednesday 20 January 2016, the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe once again made a landmark ruling, this time not on labour issues but on outlawing marriages of under 18 whether boys or girls. This is a step in the right direction. This …

Published: 21 Jan 2016 at 07:34hrs | 5 | by Johanne Mhlanga

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Columnist / Johanne mhlanga

Debate on accessibility and affordability of sanitary products in Zimbabwe

Fighting child marriages in Zimbabwe: From Theory to Practice

Fighting early child marriages in Zimbabwe: A call for a paradigm shift

The Day of the African Child Commemorations: My Personal views?

Constitutional Court ruling on under 18 marriages: A step in the right direction, BUT

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