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Tafara Chibanda
THE “HeForShe” Solidarity March, organised by UN Women in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs, marked a decade of the global movement which is calling for the elimination of Gender-Based Violence and the creation of equal opportunities for women and girls.
A number of people march from Rainbow Towers to Town House in Harare in support of women’s empowerment and gender equality.
Launched in 2014 by UN Women, “HeForShe” seeks to engage men and boys as allies in the fight for gender equality.
Over the past decade, the movement has mobilised millions worldwide, fostering conversations, shaping policies, and increasing female representation in leadership roles.
A key message of the march was the urgent need to end GBV, which remains a major obstacle to women’s empowerment in Zimbabwe and beyond. Addressing participants who took part in the march, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises, Monica Mutsvangwa, said:
“We must empower women, not just in words but through action.
“Empowering women means ensuring they are not subjected to gender-based violence, and that they have access to education, economic opportunities, and leadership positions.
“Women empowerment starts at home, workplace, and across every sector of society.
“Our President himself is a supporter of women’s empowerment.
“That is why resources have been allocated to ensure women can thrive at all levels, we don’t want any woman to suffer in silence, everyone deserves a voice and a chance to succeed.”
The march also emphasised the importance of male cooperation in the fight for gender equality.
“Equality begins at home, teach your daughters that they can achieve anything, just like your sons,” said Minister Mutsvangwa.