Gracsious Maviza

Researcher - migration, transnationalism, gender, livelihoods and local economic development.

[GeorgeKarekwaivanane @ghkare]

Gracious Maviza now presenting on 'Virtual Eulogies, rituals and burials:experiences of amd adaptations to death and mourning during the Covid-19 pandemic among transnational families in Tsholotsho'

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @AmericaNdlovu @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal It was my pleasure and thank you #myvotespeaks @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@Natalie86762813 @wildtrustzim @CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu @sindienoku This is very true. The pull her down syndrom is very rife among women @wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@Missfeminist6 @AmericaNdlovu @CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal Yes, I believe if it is a cause for women, then it should be led by them, ‘nothing for us without us’ @wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu Finally, the aforementioned should go with strict punitive measures for offenders so that the playing field may be levelled for a better outcome on the matter. Thank you. #myvotespeaks @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu Again, there is also need for deliberate and robust laws that are specific to the protection of women against GBV in public spaces, especially political spaces.@wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu In closing ai would say it is appreciable that this is a journey that should be aggressively followed with practical steps from all stakeholders towards a better outcome. Women should take an active role in pioneering the mandate. @wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu 6. No shortcuts- traditions were instituted in centuries & as such dismantling some of the negative issues will equally take time through measured and targeted interventions e.g., catch them young- socialisation at home & school @wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu 5. Adopting codes of conduct for elections with stiff punitive measures deterrent enough for offenders.
6. Further capacitation of law enforcement agents @wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu 3. Empowerment &advocacy initiatives- CSOs can build the critical mass through social movements around the GBV issues & ensure all stages of the electoral process are viewed through gendered lenses.
 4. Enacting legal and policy reform to prevent and respond to VAWE #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu 1. Reinforcement of monitoring & documenting VAWE – keep a record of offenders & introduce stiff punitive measures for offenders
2. Education & awareness-raising - educating women candidates &/ aspirants on the identification of links between GBV & election violence #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu #myvotespeaks Several strategies/interventions have been proposed, I will mention some that I think are critical @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu This is rather too personal and may be difficult to know unless proper research detailing their lives realities is conducted. But by inference, perhaps one can flag sexual harassment, intimidation and labelling/ name calling #myvotespeaks @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu 3. Thus, proponents of patriarchal ideologies may instigate violence against women to push them back to their lane #myvotespeaks @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu 2. When women engage in electoral processes as candidates/activists, they are seen as deviating from their traditional roles & threatening male dominated power structures.#myvotespeaks @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu Thus, When women engage in electoral processes as candidates/activists, they are seen as deviating from their traditional roles & threatening male dominated power structures. #myvotespeaks @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu #myvotespeaks 1. Patriarchal ideologies dictate what a woman can/cannot do- women relegated to the private sphere = engage in invisible, undervalued, and unpaid care work, while men, on the other hand, dominate the public sphere as breadwinners and decision makers. @wildtrustzim

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu For example in labellung and name calling, women who participate may be labelled as prostitutes or omakhwapheni for political musclemen @wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu #myvotespeaks There are quite a number: harassment, labelling &/ name calling/ character assassination, cyberbullying, intimidation, sexual & physical violence against women in public life, gender-biased scrutiny by the public & the media, denial or resources, forced resignations

[Gracsious Maviza @gmathoe]

@CulxureMag @ZESN1 @eva_tarie @abbymncube @wildtrustzim @Perngoma @NDI @kubatana @OSISA @DiakoniaAfrica @tsunga_arnold @ZECzim @ercafrica @IRIglobal @AmericaNdlovu All these may result in outright denial to participate in public events by males, scare women away from political areas; lack of resources for contesting, triple-role burden – prioritise care work over ‘extracurricular’ (political) activities @wildtrustzim #myvotespeaks