Empowering WGDs in marginalized mining communities by promoting accountability, governance, and democratic engagement to ensure the protection of their rights
The impacts of mining are not gender neutral. Women and girls can experience the direct and indirect consequences of mining operations in different and more often pronounced ways than men. @OxfaminZim (2009)
Photo credit: @nyashabdube
Today’s event at the Chapel, MSU Gweru main Campus, highlights our collective call to create safer spaces for women and girls both online and offline.
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#16DaysOfActivism#UniteToEndGBV#GenderJustice#MSU
As the world prepares for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Gender Institute and the Students Affairs Division at @MidlandsState stand united under this year’s theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”
@MsuRadio joins the media fraternity in mourning the tragic passing of Tavita Natasha Mpala, affectionately known as Black_Pepper a talented Producer/Presenter at Great Zimbabwe University Campus Radio, who sadly collapsed and passed away while at work on Friday, 17 October.
📢 Call for Proposals now open!
A new opportunity has just been launched to support women’s leadership and political participation under the 🇪🇺EU-funded WYDE | Women’s Leadership initiative.
Civil society organisations are invited to submit proposals that help empower women as leaders and decision-makers.
🗓️ Deadline: 10 November 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/n6yS5fbKDI
@unwomenzw
#euinzim🇪🇺🇿🇼 #Womeninleadership #CSOs #CallforProposals
@ActionAid Zim stands firm in the fight against period poverty, ensuring that every girl has access to essential sanitary products. On this International #DayoftheGirlChild, let's empower girls to thrive with dignity & confidence.
#EndPeriodPoverty#DayoftheGirlChild
Join @MidlandsState this Friday, 10 October 2025, for a joint Breast Cancer Awareness and World Mental Health Day Commemoration
Expect:
💬 Health talks and counseling
🩺 Free breast cancer screening
#ApplyNow
Are you a female current or former Councillor or a female current or former MP appointed under the proportional representation quota system? Do you aspire to run for a council ward or constituency seat in the next election? This opportunity is for you!
#LetsGo5050
📣CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! 📣
JASS is thrilled to invite applications for its first-ever Global Movement Builders’ School 👷🏾♀️- if you're an activist, organizer, educator, artivist or an advocate, then this invitation is for you! 🫵🏽
Apply today! https://t.co/IDEQuJ2oRw
🚨 Grant Opportunity Alert! 🌍💡
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is now accepting creative communication proposals to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy.
🌱 Small Grants – Up to EUR 10,000
🌍 Large Grants – EUR 20,000 to 200,000+
📌 Deadline: 29 May 2025
🎯 Focus: Climate policy change, carbon-free solutions, fossil fuel reduction, and climate advocacy storytelling.
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://t.co/Sfq3f4kWtW
@Official_agwrf is deeply concerned by reports of child abuse at Masase High School in Mberengwa. We stand in solidarity with survivors and urge swift action to ensure justice and safety for all learners. Schools must be safe spaces,no child should suffer in silence @MoPSEZim
Lithium deposits in Mberengwa heightened hopes for development but that has yet to materialize, leading to increased calls for transparency, accountability and community social responsibility in the sector. @CNRG_ZIM@MACRADTrust@GreenInstitute2
https://t.co/BUwh5mNxl3
"Empowering youth to lead and participate in national development is essential." - National Youth Policy 2020-2025. The #YOVAPA project by @youthdecidezim is in line with this policy, boosting youth participation in local governance for transparency and accountability.
We're excited to introduce our Girls Protection and Support Services Officer (GPSS), Panashe Muvirimi! She is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of girls in our community and brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team.
EMA has urged miners to adhere to environmental regulations in order to prevent problems with the law. Over the past months, there have some mining companies have been slapped with fines and have had their operations suspended for environmental damage.
https://t.co/5fL2m0kqNZ
#CommunityEngagement
COTRAD facilitated a community dialogue meeting in Masvingo Central ward 17, where public officials & community members discussed governance issues, service delivery,& community concerns.
The dialogue helped to bridge the gap between leaders & citizen