Gender & Minorities

When the revolutionary momentum in North Africa erupted onto the world stage at the start of January 2011, the world was exposed to a new force in international politics. This force was sustained by the energy and power of the grassroots women and youths of Africa.

On 8th March every year the world marks the International Women’s Day (IWD), a day recognized by all the member states of the United Nations. The IWD provides an opportunity to review how far women have come in the struggle for equality, peace and sustainable development.

Life expectancy is just 33.5 years for Zimbabwean women – the lowest in the world.

At least 18% of the population lives with HIV and AIDS

Of the 1,6-million Zimbabweans with HIV, 55% of are women