People with disabilities more vulnerable to
gender-based violence
Yoliswa Dube-Moyo, Matabeleland South Bureau Chief
In Zimbabwe, spousal abuse is the most common form of GBV with women being the
main victims.
Authorities are on record saying GBV cases rose during the Covid-19-induced lockdowns
as men and women were literally locked down together
The closure of industries and loss of jobs, it was noted, fuelled friction within families.
Speaking during a disability sensitisation meeting with villagers in Ward 18, one of the
facilitators Ms Kwanele Ramachela, said there was need to protect people with
disabilities, particularly children with disabilities.
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