NPRC launched gender inclusion policies to address gender-based violence
By Letwin Mubonesi
As the world is commemorating 16 days of Activism against gender based violence (GBV) the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) launched two policy documents aimed at putting an end to GBV yesterday.
The launch of the policies and the standard operating procedures (SOPs) seek to address other conflicts to ensure peace and reconciliation.
NPRC commissioner Lillian Chigwedere said there is need for collective efforts among stakeholders in the fight against GBV.
“It’s not only women who are experiencing violence at their homes, men also suffer from GBV, and the boy child also suffers.
“There is need to adopt a more inclusive approach and deal with the roots of GBV,” she said.
Chairperson of the parliamentary Thematic Committee on Gender and Development, senator Chief Ndlovu remarked that, “The gender inclusion policy also provides a guiding framework for the commission and its stakeholders to promote and support inclusivity, and gender responsive peace-building processes.
“A gendered approach recognises the role of both women and men and other marginalised groups as key to the success and sustainability of peace-building efforts.”
Ndlovu added that there is need to promote gender equality and equity in accordance with national, regional and international instruments as it was worrying that Zimbabwe is battling COVID-19, the levels of conflict and violence continue to escalate, and for the need to strengthen GBV response approaches and to adopt robust preventive measures to end the vice.
Recently, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services said the number of inmates jailed for GBV countrywide in 2021 stood at 1 883, a drop from 2 106 in 2020.
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