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Zero tolerance to violence against women and girls.

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You don’t have to be certain before you seek help. If something doesn’t feel right, let us help you make sense of it. Call us any day and anytime.

#endgbv

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Violence against women and girls is not sustained by perpetrators alone. It also persists when harmful actions are ignored, excused or treated as normal.

Challenging violence begins with refusing to accept what puts the safety, dignity and rights of women and girls at risk. Every voice that speaks up helps create safer homes, relationships and communities.

#endgbv

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We often hear the phrase “munhu anoramba kurambwa,” “umuntu oyala ukwehlukana.” Do you think refusing to accept a breakup a sign of true love? Let’s talk about it.

#midweekconversations

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Consent is simple: it must be clear, free and respected. Silence is not yes. Pressure is not love. And NO always means NO. Anything forced, manipulated, or coerced is abuse, not consent.

#endgbv

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If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence, our toll-free lines provide a safe and confidential way to seek support. On the other end of every call is a trained counsellor, ready to listen without judgement, provide emotional support and connect you with appropriate services.

At Musasa, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting the dignity, privacy and wellbeing of everyone who engages with our programmes and services. Every disclosure is handled with care, respect and confidentiality.

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#DidYouKnow reproductive violence is a form of gender-based violence that violates a person’s reproductive autonomy, the right to make free and informed decisions about their reproductive life.

It can include:
•Forced pregnancy.
•Forced abortion.
•Forced contraception.
•Forced or coerced sterilisation.
•Denying access to contraception or reproductive healthcare.
•Preventing someone from making informed reproductive decisions through force, threats or coercion.

These acts can have lasting physical, psychological, social and economic consequences. Recognising reproductive violence helps strengthen prevention efforts, improve survivor-centred support and promote accountability.

According to UN Women, reproductive violence targets reproductive autonomy and should be recognised and documented as a distinct form of sexual and gender-based violence because of the unique harms it causes. The UN Human Rights Council has also explicitly recognised reproductive violence as a distinct category of gender-based violence in a negotiated UN resolution, reinforcing the importance of addressing it in law, policy and practice.

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If it makes you afraid, it is not love.

#endgbv

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When “personality” becomes power over someone else, it stops being strength and starts becoming harm. Real confidence shares space. Let’s normalise respect, not dominance.

#endgbv

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Every sunrise is a reminder that healing is possible and that every step forward, no matter how small, is progress. No matter what last week held, this one is yours to rise, rebuild and reclaim your peace.

At Musasa, we believe every woman carries the power to start again, stronger, braver and unstoppable. So breathe in courage, choose hope and take that one brave step toward healing and purpose. 

#mondaymotivation

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A birth certificate is more than a document. It helps protect a child’s identity, confirms their age and strengthens efforts to prevent child marriage.

The SADC Model Law highlights universal birth registration and age verification before marriage as important safeguards. Strengthening access to birth registration can help ensure that every child is protected and no child is left behind.

#EndChildMarriage

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Ending Gender-Based Violence is not a private issue, it is a shared duty. Change happens when individuals speak up, communities act and institutions take responsibility. The work belongs to all of us.

#endgbv

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Paying the bills does not give anyone ownership, control or the right to abuse their partner. Financial support should never be used as a weapon in relationships.

#thinkagain #endgbv

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#endgbv

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Hope should never cost safety. If harm keeps repeating, it’s not confusion, it’s a pattern. You don’t have to wait for things to get worse before reaching out. Call us any day, any time.

#endgbv

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RT @NLinZimbabwe: 🌷The 2026 Embassy Human Rights Tulip Award for Zimbabwe is open for nominations. 🗳️🇿🇼

The Human Rights Tulip celebrates…

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Violence is never sustained by one person alone. It is often reinforced by silence, denial and the belief that it is someone else’s problem. We all have a part to play in ending violence against all women and girls. 

#endgbv

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Did you know? Fear can rewire how the brain judges danger and safety over time. Living in fear can cloud judgment, limit choices and keep people trapped in harmful situations. No one deserves to live in constant alert mode. Reach out for support before it’s too late.

#factcheck

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For survivors escaping abuse, a safe place can mean the difference between continued harm and the chance to rebuild a life in safety. Since opening its first shelter in 1998, Musasa has grown to 14 shelters across Zimbabwe, giving women and children immediate protection from violence while connecting them to counselling, legal support, medical assistance and economic empowerment services.
Over the years, Musasa has admitted and supported more than 300 000 survivors, many of whom have gone on to rebuild stable, independent and hopeful lives.

Every shelter represents more than accommodation. It represents safety restored, trauma addressed and survivors supported to move from crisis toward healing and recovery.

You can support survivors by visiting our website and clicking the DONATE button.

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Opportunity Alert: Musasa invites passionate and qualified individuals to apply for Field Officer vacancies in various districts across Zimbabwe. If you are committed to advancing the rights of women and girls and working with communities to prevent gender-based violence, we encourage you to apply.
Closing date: 13 July 2026.

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Control does not build strength, trust does. Healthy relationships grow where respect and freedom exist.

#endgbv