Gender Justice

I am a 32 year old married mother of two children. When I was married I stayed at home without a job for more than four years. I then got employed as a pre-school teacher in our neighbourhood. I would leave my place early in the morning then go to the learners’ homes to pick […]

My name is TT* I grew up living with my uncle, my mother’s elder brother. My father had passed away and I was left with only my mother to take care of me. My mother had no source of income and she was depending on my uncle for survival and that is the reason why […]

I am a 41 year old divorcee. I was born in a polygamous family and that contributed to the ruinous life that I am living. My late mother was the second to be married to my late father who already had lots of other children from his many wives. My late father did not allow […]

My name is Thandeka* I was born in 1974 and I grew up as a well mannered person because of the religion I believed. Our religion taught us to be boys and girls who respected their virginity. When I was in grade seven tried to sexually abuse and he failed. He made several attempts but […]

My name is Mamoyo* I was born to a family of two and my parents separated when I was eight years old. The situation exposed me to abuse and created a bad foundation for my life.  I started living with my younger sister and my father after my mother had left. The reason why mother […]

I grew up staying with my maternal grandfather after my parents divorced. My mother then behaved like a loose cannon and was well known for bedding other women’s husbands. My grandfather did not condone her behaviour and she sent her away from his homestead. She returned after several years when she was seriously ill and […]

I was born and bred in Makonde district. I also did my primary and secondary education in the same district whilst staying with my late father and stepmother. My parents had divorced when I was still young and my late father had insisted that my mother leaves me behind. My late father was a loving […]

My name is Martha* and the only girl in a family of five children. I used to be very close to all my brothers such that I would even sleep in their bedroom together with them. We all saw nothing bad about that though my mother discouraged me against such acts. My father was not […]

I was born to a very loving and caring father, Davison, who made me what I am today. My mother died when I was only three and left Davison to take care of the family. I grew up doing everything with my brother, Malvin. My father did not remarry for he later told us that […]

My name is Tarvy* I am a woman aged 41. I originated from Masvingo in Zimuto area. As a child I grew up with my parents. I did my ordinary level in the same area and I passed three subjects. After completing my ordinary level studies I stayed at home for some few months.  In […]