Zimbabwe Pushes to End Violence Against Women.
Zimbabwe faces a serious problem. One in three women deal with violence, Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said at a recent meeting. She spoke to female religious leaders about ways to help.
The minister told the leaders they play a key role in their communities. They can make real change happen. These women can reach others who face harm at home.
"Violence leaves deep scars," Mutsvangwa said. She wants leaders to learn how to help women who suffer. The pain goes beyond just numbers on paper. It touches real lives.
The issue runs deep in Zimbabwe. It cuts across all parts of life - from rich to poor, from cities to farms. But many religious groups stayed quiet about it before. Some blamed bad spirits instead of helping.
Donna Nyadete from Trocaire, a help group, said churches must step up. "The silence has gone on long enough," she said. Many churches brush off violence as a private matter. But that needs to change.
The group trains religious leaders to spot bad practices. They teach them how to help women find safety. They want women to know where to get help when they need it.
Monica Mellitawo, from a local church, spoke up with clear words. "Women must know their rights," she said. "No man should beat or harm us. Go to the police if it happens."
The leaders at the meeting agreed on one thing: They must break the silence, build places where women can speak up, and help those who are hurt. Only then can real change begin.
Zimbabwe faces a serious problem. One in three women deal with violence, Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said at a recent meeting. She spoke to female religious leaders about ways to help.
The minister told the leaders they play a key role in their communities. They can make real change happen. These women can reach others who face harm at home.
"Violence leaves deep scars," Mutsvangwa said. She wants leaders to learn how to help women who suffer. The pain goes beyond just numbers on paper. It touches real lives.
The issue runs deep in Zimbabwe. It cuts across all parts of life - from rich to poor, from cities to farms. But many religious groups stayed quiet about it before. Some blamed bad spirits instead of helping.
Donna Nyadete from Trocaire, a help group, said churches must step up. "The silence has gone on long enough," she said. Many churches brush off violence as a private matter. But that needs to change.
The group trains religious leaders to spot bad practices. They teach them how to help women find safety. They want women to know where to get help when they need it.
Monica Mellitawo, from a local church, spoke up with clear words. "Women must know their rights," she said. "No man should beat or harm us. Go to the police if it happens."
The leaders at the meeting agreed on one thing: They must break the silence, build places where women can speak up, and help those who are hurt. Only then can real change begin.
