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Encourage, celebrate and support soldiers against gender violence
Finally, better news is beginning to emerge relating to provision of essential services to women and girls — survivors of the lethal ‘shadow pandemic’ that is sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) — the challenge that is among the worst disruptions…
Covid-19 magnifies vulnerabilities of women with disabilities
She got uneasy as soon as she stepped into the health facility’s reception. She was uncomfortable with the penetrating stares of the receptionist, her two colleagues and a few people…
RUGENE: Don’t allow coronavirus safety measures to give abusers cover
There is a group of the most vulnerable that require our very special care and attention during this dreaded Covid-19 period. Indications, however, are that they’re not quite receiving it.…
Time to tackle shadow pandemic instigated by Covid-19 lockdown
It was encouraging to see the Directorate of Criminal Investigations last week join the campaign to “break the silence” against domestic violence amid spiralling cases of sexual and gender-based violence…
Defiled, impregnated by kin during Covid-19 break
For 12-year old Matilda, the horrendous Covid-19 will remain etched in her mind. Not because of the huge toll it has taken on people across the globe or how negatively…