SpeakOut Campaign

Normalizing conversations on Sexual and Gender Based Violence within Faith Spaces

[Emthonjeni Women's Forum @EmthonjeniWomen]

Did you know that "SASA" is"NOW" in Kiswahili? Now is the time to stand up, speak out, take action to prevent VAW.
Whether you're raising awareness, supporting survivors, challenging harmful norms every effort counts!
Let us know: What are YOU doing to prevent VAW?
#SASA #EndGBV

[EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 @euinzim]

The #HeForShe movement in Zimbabwe is in good hands!

[Emthonjeni Women's Forum @EmthonjeniWomen]

✅ Strengthening community support systems ✅ Encouraging men as allies in GBV prevention
Churches are no longer silent—they’re leading the way! Let’s build faith communities rooted in love, dignity & justice.

[Sweden in Zimbabwe 🇸🇪 @SwedeninZW]

Swedish Embassy🇸🇪 joined @euinzim , @unwomenzw , Team Europe & Zimbabwe🇿🇼's government in a #HeForShe march against GBV.

Let's stand united for gender equality and make our voices heard!
#EndGBV
#GenderEquality
#TeamEurope

[SpeakOut Campaign @speak_campaign]

Honoured to join the HeForShe campaign event with the @euinzim & @unwomenzw today! From the solidarity march to powerful speeches, the message was clear—gender equality needs all of us. Let’s turn commitment into action! #HeForShe #GenderEquality #Solidarity

[Emthonjeni Women's Forum @EmthonjeniWomen]

I'm Sphiwe Mkhwebu, thanks to EWF & the #SASA!Faith program, I went from a shy church member to a confident leader fighting GBV & promoting equality in my church & community.Let’s continue promoting harmony & equality. Share your story of change in the comment section.

[Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw @mwacsmed]

#BeijingDeclaration #Genderequality

Hon Minister Monica Mutsvangwa currently speaking at the ongoing #HeForShe Campaign organised by the @euinzim. Diplomats, CSOs & various stakeholders participated in today's march
@unwomenzw
@InfoMinZW
@GenderZimbabwe
@UNFPA_Zimbabwe

[Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw @mwacsmed]

Hon. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa is now speaking at the ongoing training workshop for female religious leaders on #GBV who have come from across the country.
@ParliamentZim
@InfoMinZW
@MUSASAZIM
@HivosWiL
@WCOZIMBABWE

[Laurelle Mbaradza @LaurelleMbarad1]

The church is an important part of the GBV referral pathways and is often the first responder. It's is good to strengthen it's capacity to respond to GBV

[Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw @mwacsmed]

#Happeningnow
Hon Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has arrived for today's training workshop for religious leaders. She has been welcomed by Bishops & female church leaders from different sects hailing from different Provinces across the country.
@trocaire
@speak_campaign
@InfoMinZW

[SpeakOut Campaign @speak_campaign]

Faith leaders must break the silence on GBV. The church should be a sanctuary for healing, not harm. Together, we can empower women, champion justice, and create safe spaces. @MUSASAZIM capacitating female religious leaders on first line support. @mwacsmed

[Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw @mwacsmed]

2/2 & providing a reliable support system for #gbvsurvivors .Women religious leaders play an important role in our faith communities which puts them in a perfect position to address the pervasive issues of #GenderBasedViolence

@InfoMinZW
@speak_campaign
@MUSASAZIM
@trocaire

[Ministry of Women Affairs_Zw @mwacsmed]

#HappeningNow

1/2 Today, the Ministry in partnership with Trocaire @speak_campaign &@MUSASAZIM is conducting a training workshop on #GBV first-line response for religious leaders. The workshop is evident of the Ministry’s commitment & dedication to empowering communities (cont)

[SpeakOut Campaign @speak_campaign]

Day 15 of #16Days: Together, we are building a safer and more inclusive future. @nyadetedj @RuvaTaps @LaurelleMbarad1 @BatsiraiZhou silence is no longer golden. #speakout on SGBV

[SpeakOut Campaign @speak_campaign]

Day 15 of #16Days: Together, we are building a safer and more inclusive future. @nyadetedj @RuvaTaps @LaurelleMbarad1 @BatsiraiZhou silence is no longer golden. #speakout on SGBV

[SpeakOut Campaign @speak_campaign]

@SwedeninZW @LaurelleMbarad1 @BromanAngelica @Sarah_McCan @muto_yvonne @nyadetedj @BatsiraiZhou 6/ Together, we continue to affirm that when faith communities take a stand, they become powerful agents for social transformation. 🌍 #EndingGBV #SustainabilityInAction @SwedeninZW @Sarah_McCan #sasafaith #speakout

[SpeakOut Campaign @speak_campaign]

1/ In 2018-2021, with SwedeninZW support, a transformative project was implemented in Mutare, Byo, Kwekwe & Epworth to address SGBV through a faith-based lens. Though funding ended, the legacy thrives. Here’s how the faith community is still taking action👇#16DaysOfActivism

[SpeakOut Campaign @speak_campaign]

@SwedeninZW @LaurelleMbarad1 @BromanAngelica @Sarah_McCan @muto_yvonne @nyadetedj @BatsiraiZhou 5/ As we reflect on this journey during the #16DaysOfActivism, let’s celebrate the resilience of St Joseph's Roman Catholic faith community and their unwavering commitment to creating a safer world for all.