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Zimbabwe
 Gender Links Zimbabwe is an affiliate office of the Gender Links Regional Office. Gender Links Zimbabwe envisions an inclusive, equal and just society for women and girls. Gender Links Zimbabwe champions gender equality and justice through research, advocacy, linking and learning, movement and institution building. |
Registration Details When Registered: 2012 Address: 30 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Email: zimmanager@genderlinks.org.za Tel: +263 242 798600 Alliance Focal Network: Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe Local Government Centres of Excellence: 92 Media Centres of Excellence: 2 Zimbabwe Facebook page |
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| 92 Centres of Excellence Councils are reaching out to 15 million citizens in Zimbabwe, providing gendered services. | 612,223 households in 12 local authorities have been empowered through sustainable value chains in Arts and crafts, Horticulture, Health and sanitation, and Waste Management. | 4% of local authority budgets ($48 million) is dedicated to gender-specific programming, driving meaningful change and promoting equality. |
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Gender Links Zimbabwe is implementing various programmes in local government in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works and other partners, targeting 4 key outcome areas, including the Centres of Excellence, Economic and Climate Justice, Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights and Gender Based Violence (GBV), and Women’s Political Participation. |
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Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development |
Office of the President and Cabinet |
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 The European Union |
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| Meet the board. | Meet our team. |
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Handbook on Gender Responsive Public Procurement for Local Authorities |
 Gender Responsive Budgeting Toolkit for Local Authorities |
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| Stories of Change | |||
Using crafts as a springboard from insufficiency to affluence |
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Alderman Resta Dzvinyangoma: A Defender for Women’s Empowerment |
From a Gender Committee Chairperson to Council Vice Chairperson |
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The local government summits provide a platform for showcasing best practices. Zimbabwe has been conducting national summits since 2012. Over 1000 best practices have been showcased in various thematic areas, including Climate Change, Entrepreneurship, Local Economic Development, Gender Based Violence, Leadership, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights. Read more |
Zimbabwe: Khayelihle’s journey to empower local farmers
In the heart of Umguza Rural District Council, a remarkable transformation has taken place, thanks to the unwavering dedication and marketing expertise of 33-year-old Khayelihle Moyo. As the marketing chairperson […]
Zimbabwe: Transformation – from desperation to success
“My life took a dramatic turn in November 2022 when I was selected for the Promoting Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development in Zimbabwe programme,” Prince Kashesha recalls. The programme, implemented […]
Zimbabwe: Using crafts as a springboard from insufficiency to affluence
Ncamisile Ngwenya’s life was a constant struggle before joining the Gender Links’ Promoting Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development in Zimbabwe programme. “I was living in poverty while trying to make […]
Zimbabwe: Gender Committee Chairperson to Council Vice Chairperson
Idirashe Dongo is a 44-year-old councillor from Zibagwe Rural District Council. She is currently the Vice Chairperson of the council, a position she assumed after the 2023 elections. She is […]
Zimbabwe: A defender for women’s empowerment
Alderman Resta Dzvinyangoma is a resilient and determined Zimbabwean politician who has overcome incredible obstacles to become a leading voice for women’s empowerment. Born into a patriarchal society, Dzvinyangoma was […]
Zimbabwe: Mary Mliswa
Mary Mliswa is a renowned Zimbabwean politician who has successfully navigated the complexities of politics, defying societal expectations and gender stereotypes. Born into a family with a strong interest in […]
Zimbabwe: Dr Lucia Mkandhla
Dr Lucia Mkandhla is a renowned local government expert who has made a profound impact in the sector. Her journey began at Kwekwe City Council, where she served as a […]
Story of Change: Championing gender equality in Zimbabwe
In the heart of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Methembe Songo serves as a dedicated Programmes Manager at the South-West Rights Group Network (SWRGN). As a male advocate for gender equality, he is […]
Sixteen Days: Shout out for positive masculinity
Bindura, Zimbabwe 6 December: Today we commemorate the Montreal Massacre, a day to reflect on femicide and conversely to commit to positive masculinity. On December 6, 1989, Mark Lepine entered […]
December 6, 2024
Themes:
Gender based violence
| Gender equality
Programs:
16 Days of Activism Campaigns
| Advocacy
| Gender Justice
Zimbabwe: Join the She is a child. Not a Mother Campaign!
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 5 December: Two years ago this month, l received a desperate call from community gender champions from Matobo district alerting me of a planned wedding in their village […]
December 4, 2024
Themes:
Gender equality
| Young Women
Programs:
16 Days of Activism Campaigns
| Advocacy
| Gender Justice
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