Foi, Lumiere et Pardon: trois mots forts de la 2eme session de ZVZ_La Vie Catholique_16 April 2015

Foi, Lumiere et Pardon: trois mots forts de la 2eme session de ZVZ_La Vie Catholique_16 April 2015


Date: April 16, 2015
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Name of article: Foi, Lumiere et Pardon: trois mots forts de la 2eme session de ZVZ

Name of publication: La Vie Catholique

Date: 16 April 2015

Country: Mauritius

Theme: Education

GEM Classification: Gender Awareness

Genre: News

Skill: Language

The article clearly depicts the success story of the association ‘Zezi vre zom’ which is doing a marvelous job teaching men how to respect women including their wives and mothers.

‘Zezi vre zom’ is shown as exemplary organisation working to change the traditional mindset of men and women in regards to the traditional beliefs. The article highlights on various testimonies of people who have followed the course with ‘Zezi vre zom’ who describe the adventure as one that allowed them to learn to respect women, they asked for forgiveness to them for mistakes they made and they are now more gender aware. By following the example of Jesus Christ who is set as an example of an ideal male figure the 74 males who followed the training with ‘Zezi vre zom’ now assume that they feel better within themselves and know the value of women.

One of the many testimonials describes how a man has realized the bad treatment that he was giving to his family and wife due to consumption of alcohol and drugs. He now realized how he pain to them and now asking for forgiveness. On her part the wife of the latter explains how elated she is to have her husband back and now that he realized his mistake.

The article is an eye opener for perpetrators of violence. Using men as role models to curb down the issue of domestic and gender based violence is very prominent in the article. It highlights both the views of men and women in the article and makes a very balanced source of information that can help people to better understand the issue of violence, alcohol and abuse. The article not only helps to sensitize others but also provide help for those in need for they can contact the organistion ‘Zezi vre zom’ to find a way if they believe they need help to solve the problem of violence in their couple or their home.


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