By Staff writer
MINISTER of Women Affairs, Community,Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa says survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) are facing challenges in accessing services.
She said this at a luncheon held in Harare recently where she met World Bank country manager for Zimbabwe Eneida Fernandes.
“While significant strides have been made in raising awareness and providing treatment for victims, the journey ahead is still fraught with challenges,” Mutsvangwa said.
“Survivors often face numerous barriers in reaching out for services, and this starts right at the family setting.”
Mutsvangwa noted that some communities are still perpetuating GBV through cultural harmful practices, adding that there was need for a holistic approach to combat such practices.
“Furthermore, some harmful cultural practices and norms that perpetuate GBV continue to be a major concern. This calls on us to ensure that the fight against GBV continues to be in a holistic, multi-sectoral approach, one that addresses these deep-seated issues at all levels of society,” she added.
