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The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa, officially inaugurated a regional one-stop center for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors at Mpilo Central Hospital today.
The event was marked by enthusiasm as Minister Mutsvangwa arrived to a warm welcome from the gathered crowd. Representing the Bulawayo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Director Simon Saunyama delivered a speech highlighting the significance of the new facility.
Saunyama shared sobering statistics on GBV in the Matabeleland region, revealing that an average of 66 rape cases are reported monthly, with three incidents occurring weekly in Bulawayo alone. He stressed that these figures might understate the true extent of the problem, as many cases go unreported due to stigma and fear among victims.
"As we commemorate this important provincial event, the city is witnessing a milestone development with the opening of this one-stop center," said Saunyama, emphasizing the transformative potential of the facility.
The newly established center aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for GBV survivors, offering services such as: healthcare, legal aid, psychological support.
This initiative aligns with the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which calls for action to end GBV and support survivors.
The event reflected a collective commitment to enhancing support for GBV survivors and encouraging the reporting of crimes. Minister Mutsvangwa hailed the development as a vital step in ensuring justice and care for survivors.
The center's inauguration marks a hopeful step forward in addressing gender-based violence in Zimbabwe, signaling the government's dedication to creating safer communities and empowering survivors.
The event was marked by enthusiasm as Minister Mutsvangwa arrived to a warm welcome from the gathered crowd. Representing the Bulawayo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Director Simon Saunyama delivered a speech highlighting the significance of the new facility.
Saunyama shared sobering statistics on GBV in the Matabeleland region, revealing that an average of 66 rape cases are reported monthly, with three incidents occurring weekly in Bulawayo alone. He stressed that these figures might understate the true extent of the problem, as many cases go unreported due to stigma and fear among victims.
The newly established center aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for GBV survivors, offering services such as: healthcare, legal aid, psychological support.
This initiative aligns with the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which calls for action to end GBV and support survivors.
The event reflected a collective commitment to enhancing support for GBV survivors and encouraging the reporting of crimes. Minister Mutsvangwa hailed the development as a vital step in ensuring justice and care for survivors.
The center's inauguration marks a hopeful step forward in addressing gender-based violence in Zimbabwe, signaling the government's dedication to creating safer communities and empowering survivors.
Source - The Chronicle
