UNFPA Zimbabwe

My second NJAMA award for this year was the Maternal Health Journalist of the year. I won the same award last year. Again, special thanks go to everyone I have had the privilege to meet, work with etc through my career. I would also like to thank UNFPA Zimbabwe, the sponsors of the award. https://lnkd.in/dCQh8fBf The above link was the winning story. It chronicles the challenges a 72 year old lady went through since she started having a condition that brings shame and neglect to women in society, Obstetric Fistula. It also brings out what she lost owing to that condition, chief among them, the love and affection from her husband who married two more women, totally shutting her out of his life despite living at the same homestead in Chipendeke, rural Manicaland. Her triumph came when, through the help of her church, she was taken to Mashoko Mission hospital for a UNFPA and Partners program on Obstetric Fistula repairs, giving relief to the woman over four decades later. The idea behind the story was to bring awareness to the condition which is less known as many believe it is a curse or something else which cannot be reversed. Obstretic Fistula is one of the consequences of early pregnancies which becomes a reason why the vice is being discouraged at all cost to save women from related challenges. The story also speaks of the joy and relief that the woman finally had where she had lost hope and had resigned to fate. It serves to tell that no matter the age, seeking maternal health services is the way to relief and healing. Fistula Foundation Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation Fistula Solution World Health Organization United Nations Volunteers United Nations

On Day 5 of the #16DaysOfActivismAgainst #GBV we stand united in the fight for equality & justice. Today, we are sharing 🇿🇼Cricketer Ashley Ndiraya’s powerful message calling us all to #BreakTheSilence by Reporting & Speaking out against any form of GBV. Let’s amplify survivors’ voices and break the silence. #EndGBV #72Hours #NoToViolence #SpeakOut

On this 4th day of the #16DaysOfActivism, let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of #PositiveMasculinity. Ryan Burl a Zimbabwean Cricketer reminds us that true strength lies in respect, empathy, & accountability. Men play a crucial role in ending #GBV by challenging harmful norms & standing for equality. Let’s redefine masculinity, create safer spaces & be allies for change. #EndGBV #Respect #72Hours #16Days

On day 3 of the #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV Join Zimbabwe Cricket player Bennet Brian in the fight against GBV. Watch his powerful message on why we must break the silence & take action now. Remember rape is a medical emergency seek help within #72Hours to get life saving care.

Each year, from 25 November to 10 December, the 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against Gender Based Violence. During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world unite to raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services to end violence against women for good. #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV #OrangeTheWorld Young People's Network on Health and Wellbeing UNFPA Zimbabwe

🎥🏏 Day 1 of #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV Zimbabwe Cricket captain Ervine Craig speaks out against GBV! Through the @UNFPAZimbabwe and Zimbabwe Cricket partnership, we are raising awareness, promoting responsibility on & off the field & taking action to #EndViolence. Join us and #ActNow! #72Hours 💪🏾 #16Days Stay tuned for more videos of Cricketers taking a stand against GBV until December 10,2024.

Teenage pregnancy is taking young lives, about 25% of maternal deaths in 🇿🇼 are adolescents. Through efforts like #NotInMyVillage we are building a safer future. Read Olivia’s story of hope: https://lnkd.in/dGnjgNQ2 #ImpactInnovation #UNFPAZimbabweInnovation @UNFPAInnovation

At 17, Olivia faced early pregnancy, coercion & abuse. With support from Musasa and UNFPA she found safety & hope. Through the #NotInMyVillage Campaign to #EndTeenPregnancy UNFPA Zimbabwe continues to support young people reach their full potential. #HerStory highlights the urgent need to #EndTeenPregnancy read it here: https://lnkd.in/dWEf6JKX #ImpactInnovation #UNFPAZimbabweInnovation #NotInMyVillageCampaign

At 17, Olivia faced early pregnancy, coercion, and abuse. She found safety and hope with support from the Musasa Project and UNFPA Zimbabwe. Her story highlights the urgent need to #EndTeenPregnancy https://lnkd.in/e3y4NEzH #ImpactInnovation #UNFPAZimbabweInnovation #UNFPAInnovation

UNFPA works to enhance the country's capacity to collect, analyse & utilise population data & to integrate population issues in development planning. Read this report on the Data User Producer symposium to learn more about leveraging #Data4Development in Zimbabwe. #ICPD30 https://bit.ly/4dqPpHA