Human Rights Lawyer, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda Scoops SOAWR Solidarity Award

Congratulations to human rights lawyer and the founder of the Rozaria Memorial Trust, Dr Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda for scooping the SGNB, VAWG and EHP award at the Solidarity for African Womens Right’s (SOAWR), 20 for 20 Solidarity awards.

In a twitter post, she expressed how honored she felt to receive the award in recognition of all the outstanding contribution and work she has put in over the years to push for the rights of women.

For over 2 decades, Nyaradzayi has been active in the women’s movement, focusing on issues of violence against women, peace with justice, property rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as HIV and AIDS.

“Tonight, I was so honoured to recieve the special award from @SOAWR in recognition of my years of work on women’s human rights, especially article 4 & 6 of the #MaputoProtocol.

For last 20 years.

This is a recognition of our collective effort together. Thank you Africa”, she said.

The 20 for 20 Solidarity Awards recognize those who have steered the arduous complexities of gender inequality in Africa in the hope that this will inspire others to make a difference.