Women For Change stands with Denise Zimba, who has been relentlessly fighting to keep her two young daughters in South Africa, the only home they truly know.
The Johannesburg High Court ruled in favor of Denise’s estranged husband, allowing him to take their daughters, aged 19 months and 5 years, back to Germany - a country they barely know - separating them from their mother, who is their primary caregiver.
The court filed documents and claimed that the girls would be distressed without their father but failed to acknowledge the devastating trauma it would have on the children to tear them away from their mother and their home.
In 2022, Denise, her husband, and their daughter moved to Germany. After giving birth to her second child, the family returned to South Africa, but amid ongoing marital disputes, Denise felt more supported by her family and friends and decided to stay in their Cape Town home with her daughters. Her husband initially agreed and returned to Germany - only to later file a Hague Convention case against her, claiming she had unlawfully retained the children. Since then, Denise has been fighting in court for the right to keep her children close and raise them in a safe and loving environment.
This ruling is yet another example of the system failing mothers. Fathers can claim parental rights while disregarding the immense emotional and physical labor mothers dedicate to raising their children. The trauma of taking children away from their mothers - their source of comfort, safety, and love - is immeasurable.
How many more mothers must fight against a system that disregards their sacrifices, love, and children’s best interests? How many more women must be labeled as criminals for simply trying to protect and nurture their own children?
We stand with Denise and every mother who has had to fight - often alone, often unheard, and too often losing. We demand justice for Denise, her two daughters, and all the women silenced by a system that continues to fail them. #womenforchange
In Switzerland, 1 in 7 adults is a millionaire.
This is 5 times more than in the US.
So, I wanted to learn their wealth-building habits.
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As a nation re bolawa ke ‘setho’ sa go bipa mpa ka mabele always!We don’t believe in calling a spade a spade & addressing issues without taking it personal.
Le ko ditirong ha gotwe ga o performe wa re bosso ga e go rate! Re tlhoka a huge shift in our attitude towards criticism.
A HISTORIC MOMENT
The people of Botswana and friends of our dear nation have descended upon the Botswana National Stadium to commemorate the inauguration of the 6th President of the Republic of Botswana.
We join in great joy and renewed hope. We stand in the renewed hope for A NEW BOTSWANA.
Today, we elected Specially Elected Members of Parliament, with three of six seats allocated to young leaders:
•Dr. Stephen Modise, Medical Doctor
•Ms. Bogolo Kenewendo, Economist & former Trade Minister
•Ms. Lesego Chombo, Attorney & Miss World Africa
I am pleased to introduce Mr. Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe as our Vice President-designate, as announced yesterday.
With a BS in Mathematics, a BA in Economics, and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School, Ndaba is an astute professional and trusted colleague who will bring tremendous value to our government.
Together, we stand ready to serve our country.🇧🇼