Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda @vanyaradzayi Twitter profile

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

12 days

Every woman is a working woman! Every woman works every day Recognise and value women's work. #LabourDay #workersday2024

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

On my way to Chikurubi Prisons to pick my baby. Bail granted Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. #FreedomForFarirai

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4 months

1/ *Makorokoto!! ndeedu tese* In my culture, when there is a birth, and we say congrats, the response, *It's for us together* This is deep. It means I am who I am because of you all. (Ubuntu). It takes a village to raise a child. Thank you for the profound congrats messages.

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7 years

Child "marriage" is not a "marriage". Its sexual exploitation, rape and violation of rights. Naming is norming. #HLMWCA17 #endchildmarriage

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6 years

African women do not need "trickle down" projects or small "windows" of funding; we need significant doors of opportunities enabling us to walk and sit in tables of decision making, and access significant resource. We are not micro, but truly the core of macro econ & pol. space

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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2 years

Breakthrough News!!!! Today, since October RTA accident, I took my FIRST full bath unassisted!!

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3 years

Samantha Chidodo, Nailed it! 12 points at A Level. I am over the moon with joy. 4 Years ago, Chief Bushu approached RMT requesting if we can support this girl who experienced child marriage and is passionate about going back to school.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

On this very special day I was born. The 14th pregnancy of mbuya Rozaria. She did not choose my father. She was taken out of school to marry him. I founded Rozaria Memorial Trust in her honour: rights, justice & dignity for women and girls The personal is political. HBD to me

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@vanyaradzayi

4 months

Thank you @UNSG Mr @antonioguterres for the trust and confidence in me. I will give best efforts to deliver on the mandate under Ms Sima Bahous @unwomenchief leadership with gvts & all partners. #equality #rights #empowerment , #dignity #accountability

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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1 year

The @UN has many headquarters around the world. Why is the @UN_CSW always held in New York? Why not in Nairobi? Geneva? Etc We struggle with visas, winter and timezones!! This should be rotated and have equal reach to all regions @antonioguterres @unwomenchief @RozariaConnects

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

The most special person in the world today is ME. It's my born day and am going to "spoil" myself with doing nothing. Self Care on my birthday. Blessings to me.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

Am visiting with my daughter this morning, and all I would have loved is to hug her, and whisper to her heart that her other names are INNOCENCE and FREEDOM. I will only touch her fingers across the meshed fence at Chikurubi Maximum Prison. #FreedomForFarirai

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

2 years

Congratulations my sister Hon @MarthaKarua On my way to #Kenya to observe the elections. We pray for a violent free election. @GimacNetwork @AWLNetwork

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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6 years

We are NOT rural women and girls, we ARE women and girls living and working in rural areas. Change language in Agreed Conclusions, affirm our dignity, address underlying issues and strengthen the international standard. @UN_CSW @FemnetProg @unwomenafrica #CSW62Africa #CSW62

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

At long last..justice. State has withdrawn charges against Farirai and other human rights defenders. #Zimbabwe7 . It has been a long 15 months on remand. Thank you @JessieFMajome for the master stroke High Court application. Thank you friends around the world. @ZLHRLawyers

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

#FreedomForFarirai I am shivering deep inside. Pain. Spent the afternoon with OUR Fari at Chikurubi. My daughter is in good spirit and I passed some of your messages. She is worried that I may not be feeding her little dog biscuit 😊 She is INNOCENT. I simply want her FREEDOM.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

We now have water, an orchard and a vegetable garden. Next week magetsi.. Our Next big thing: INTERNET! The dream unfolding with girls in my community. Seeding the future for resilience, unleashing potential. Our Rozaria Memorial Trust Education and Counselling Centre.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

This child has a name, a family, a community, and a government. Her death has created outrage. We are all angry because its NOT a SINGLE child, its thousands of them in the country & millions in Africa who are raped, sexually abused and some die without anyone talking about them.

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@vanyaradzayi

5 years

My daughter is innocent. I just want her home. This a gross injustice. #FreedomForFarirai #FreeThemAll "Subversion’ activists detained further as UK ambassador meets righ via @zimlive

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

1 year

On Vale, my man just gave me a garden of flowers! Took a chair and sat me there, and talked about how he has and will be tending to each flower for yours truly.. We then had tea with ma fatkuku and manhuchu zvedu. I have bones, am loved to the heavens and back. Thanks Charisi

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

When #childmarriage takes places there are layers of pple complicit in the crime. 1. The man marrying 2. The parents or guardians approving 3. The family accepting the bride 4. The go-between, munyai/tete 5. Neighbours and extended family who encourage 6. Public who keep silent

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

10 months

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.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 years

Solidarity is global. Girls around the world speaking out

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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2 years

Finally, the Marriage Passed! Zimbabwe Marriage Bill categorically sets age of marriage as 18 and criminalizes child marriage @_AfricanUnion @unwomenchief @GPChildMarriage @OurGirlsAU @RozariaConnects @PlanZimbabwe @

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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5 years

#FreedomForFarirai Dearest Farirai Its your 14th NIGHT in detention, without your freedom It must be dark in that room you were moved to, with no lights. Just know in your heart that there are thousands of candles lit by prayer...

Keep them at heart: #FreedomForFarirai, organized by Beatrice Savadye

Farirai Gumbonzvanda, 25, is a young female Zimbabwean social justice and girl… Beatrice Savadye needs your support for Keep them at heart: #FreedomForFarirai

www.gofundme.com

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

Join me in prayers. Our daughter is at the High Court today, appealing against the perennial remands of her case. No trial date in sight. She was arbitrarily arrested & detained on 20 May 2019 of false charges of subversion. #FreedomForFarirai #FreeThemAll #Zimbabwe7

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

The Fact Sheet - Farirai's Arbitrary Arrest and Detention Her story must be told. Her Freedom we demand. She is INNOCENT. Kindly RETWEET, and share

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 months

Let's walk together in 2024, for rights, justice, equality and for humanity, with women and girls.

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5 years

The unexpected good news made me stagger. Thank you University of Massachusetts in Boston ,USA, for conferring me with an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree with the graduate commencement ceremony scheduled for...

Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

The unexpected good news made me stagger. Thank you University of Massachusetts in Boston ,USA, for conferring me with an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree with the graduate commencement ceremony...

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

Am all tears. They sat there, glued to the TV watching cartoon movie today. A first for 90% of them, from 10 villages in my rural Murewa. We were live streaming at RMT Educational & Counselling Centre. Internet, a TV & powered by a generator. @RozariaConnects @amplifyfund

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

Yes, am tired of the women and vulnerability framework, the dominant entry point for any discussion. Lets flip the conversation, affirm women's extraordinary leadership, innovation, great work in society and then demand rights protection & opportunities.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

Just touched listening to a Chief from Sierra Leone who was given a minor to marry and he REFUSED. A few weeks ago, the same Chief took his brother in law to court for sexually abusing a minor. We must continue to support such strong leaders in #Africa to #endchildmarriage .

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 months

Good evening good people.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 months

Thank you #Zimbabwe I listened the whole month, meaning of raising this the flag: integrity, nduramo, respect, listening, authenticity, courage, discernment, truth, remembering my roots, knowing it's a global not just a village mandate, my wellbeing... I will give it my best

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 years

Women are much more than grandmothers, mothers and wives - nxa. We are individuals, professionals; experts with experience & knowledge.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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2 years

I am honored to receive the 2021 #HRCaward from @HillaryClinton & @madeleine Albright for my work to promote gender equality & women's rights. Congrats to all awardees Join us at @Georgetown @giwps ceremony virtually on Monday, December 6 at 11 AM ET via

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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4 months

*Musazo tikanganwa* - Do Not Forget us. So I shared the news about the UN & going away with my community. After makorokoto, the conclusion was *do not forget us*. This is a deep injunction, advice & demand, carrying with it meanings of social accountability & belonging.

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3 months

An extraordinary day for me today meeting with colleagues in New York delivering on normative, policy, coordination & program results pillar of work in @UN_Women . I look forward to OUR learning & daring TOGETHER, equally w/ teams in our country & regional offices world over.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

6 years

Just a reminder that every time we speak of teen pregnancy we are talking rape, sexual exploitation or abuse of girls. Therefore sexual violence is the cause of school drop out and not just the pregnancy which is manifestation of the abuse....

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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4 years

Am honoured to join the external advisory group to IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva , in these challenging times with #COVID ー19. We had our first meeting today. A feminist, justice & human rights values grounded in our community reality inform my work

ActionAid International’s chair joins IMF advisory group

ActionAid International chair Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda will bring a global south perspective to a new external advisory group set up by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

actionaid.org

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

6 months

It's a lifetime of commitment, fighting violence against women and girls

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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9 months

Today is a VERY very special day. My birthday. It's amazing to be a passionate unapologetic feminist, women and children's rights advocate in the 5th floor. Age gives that other permission to speak your mind. Just grateful to family, friends & all ❤️

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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10 months

Hello Nairobi. I will be among the 20 recieving an award on Tuesday!! 20 years of continental effort and work on women's rights, negotiating, and advocating for and with the Maputo Protocol on Women Rights in Africa. We all journeyed and pushed this work together. Am grateful

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 months

Each year, a girl pulls my heart strings & we create miracles. 2024, let it be the year for Kyle from UMP. She has 15 points at A level. She wants to go to Uni, study Actuarial Science. She is currently working as a maid. She is briĺliant We can raise fees, as she weaves bags

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

Thanking my creator for surviving crush. Still in hospital. Was in small car. Thinking and praying for my fellow passengers. Healing. More Details Emerge On Rimbi Bus Accident - iHarare News

More Details Emerge On Rimbi Bus Accident

More Details Emerge On Rimbi Bus Accident One person died while several others were injured after a Rimbi Bus was involved in a head on

iharare.com

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 years

One of the rare and daring acts in my life, was to be a Kombi driver. I used to ply the Westgate-Machipisa route. The public transport sector requires more women's participation across the value chain. A story yet to be written.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

"His money is for rent, for savings to buy a house or a car, & yours should be for groceries & and family upkeep", she advised the bride. NO, I said. "This is the very reason why women are not recognised as co owners of matrimonial property!" The debate was steeped in values

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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6 years

The City of #Harare must pull down this offensive advert. Women are NOT free riders. We work hard, pay the bills and raise families. I want girls to grow up knowing they can work for themselves and pay bills & not depend on men. #263Chat #Zimbabwe @roots_africa @IssuesPaneNyaya

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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4 years

People must UNLEARN calling community visits and engagement "field visits". When you visit us in rural communities, you are visiting our world. Hatisi munda or kumunda.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

1 year

@dloz_mpho @HeraldZimbabwe Company has culture, company has safety standards. Company should have good PR. Rimbi's incident yesterday is not about an isolated case.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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4 years

She is called Catherine. Married young as child, and well she is back to school writing her A levels. RMT supporting her. She is now committee member of the Regional Young Women's Network in SADC. Catherine is among the RMT 2020 Gamechangers. #UnleashingPotential

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 months

Disability & Inclusion I recieved this message: "Hello, Mme Nyaradzayi Congrats for the new job. Your community told you “not to forget them” I am a young feminist with a disability in Kenya and a leader in the continent. Please do not forget us" I belong, will do my best!

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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6 years

Just excited with the appointment by UN Women for me to join the Core Committee for the Global Black Women Summit. The first meeting of our committee will be on 25 & 26 July in Brazilia. The Global Black Women Summit will be...

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

CONNECTED at last. Joyful moments at my RMT office in Magaya village, in Murewa. Now can talk to the work, blog, read, research and connect. Rural communities need digital technology infrastructure & green energy. Setting the pace for the future.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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2 years

@Winnie_Byanyima Thank you for naming the issues. I have struggled the years especially with African young women and girls denied visas. Journey mercies and continue to raise issues on inequalities and discrimination

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

Maswera sei @PoliceZimbabwe Any update on #justiceformemory

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 months

It was a true honor for me to participate in the my first session of the @unwomenboard My appreciation to such a warm welcome to me & my sister DED Kirsi Madi by the Member States. I look forward to the session tomorrow, as we present our work, pivoting to regions & countries

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

Thank you all for extraordinary support and prayers for Farirai and other human rights defenders. They are now out on bail. I continue to pray for justice and full and total and full freedom. #FreedomForFarirai #HomeButNotFree #KeepThemAtHeart #Zimbabwe7

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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11 months

Thank you @ActionAid family for honoring me for my contribution to the organisation since 2009, and then as Board Chair for 6 years from 2015. Thank you ALL. I had to also look for this special dress, @EverjoiceWin for the ocassion. Thank you for sisterhood. @larok_arthur

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

2 years

@MwangiMaina_ @sarahkimani @WilliamsRuto African liberation struggles when I was growing up included my own country, South Africa, The Saharawi, South Sudan and on other lands was Palestine. Ummmm, feels too soon for such a decision #Kenya .

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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2 years

My broken bones are not limiting my participation. Just thanking the many hands and hearts that wheel me around that wheelchair when my leg is tired. My left hand quickly adjusted in the last year and quickly takes responsibility when my right hand hesitates to move.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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5 years

We cannot, we should not and will not tolerate violence against women and girls, at all times, whether physical violence, sexual abuse and rape. Our laws are clear. We simply need the police to arrest, the...

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We cannot, we should not and will not tolerate violence against women and girls, at all times, whether physical violence, sexual abuse and rape. Our laws are clear. We simply need the police to...

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3 years

Girls must be girls, must play, go school and simply be happy! #JusticeforMemory is protection of all these girls. @PoliceZimbabwe arrest the criminals to #endrape #endchildmarriage

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

I support @WHO Director @DrTedros leadership in fighting #COVID19 . Through @RozariaConnects we are stepping up prevention & #GBV response I support #WearAMask challenge & nominate @muyambo_r @MabelvanOranje @Ahenafula @MARTHOLANAH @JdelCSanchez @joyousaudrey1 @UAFAfrica

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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6 years

When I enrolled for form 5 at Gokomere High in 1985, Mr Mapengo the Deputy Head, refused me to take Maths because "this will be tough for you with those boys with straight As". I ended up doing English lit, History and Shona. He instantly defined my life and career path. Unfair

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6 years

African women in rural communities are not micro, they need credit, not just micro-credit; they are entreprenuers , not only small business ; they are farmers, not merely smallholder farmers. We are not MICRO. The word micro marginalises, excludes & stigmatises efforts #CSW62

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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4 years

Done. 15000 litres supplying RMT Centre. Water Done😊 Next Magetsi and ma sai sai. In this #COVID19 , I want to support girls in our rural communities to also access to online learning. I want more of these girls to do STEM, be the engineers, technicians & not just users.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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1 year

Yesterday was a blessed, beautiful and joyful day. We married again with my husband Charles, of over 30 years. Fr Nyanga celebrated the special mass at RMT ECC in Murewa. Thank you friends, family, community and all who joined celebrated special day with us.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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10 months

Our #Nhanga at @WomenDeliver . Thanks to all partners and friends for creating the magic.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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2 months

Day 2 at #CSW68 , shaping together the discourse on women’s rights, empowerment and gender equality. A big shout out to my @UN_Women colleagues for such extraordinary effort facilitating member states, working civil society, youth and girls networks.

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4 years

Violence against anyone should not have a place in this country. Protecting rights for all citizens is primary role of government. For justice, I pray.

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5 years

#FreedomForFarirai My daughter is my best friend. Loved her from the day I knew am pregnant. She is innocent. She is wrongly accused. I will remain on my feet until she is free. #JusticeForFarirai

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#FreedomForFarirai My daughter is my best friend. Loved her from the day I knew am pregnant. She is innocent. She is wrongly accused. I will remain on my feet until she is free. #JusticeForFarirai

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3 months

South African Permanent Rep to UN Amb Mathu Joyini was the the Chair of #CSW67 . Looking forward to our work together in #CSW68 . Such profound leadership to women’s rights, empowerment and gender equality. @UN_Women

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9 months

Am feeling sick. Traumatized. This man is a confessed rapist. I work every day with abused and raped girls and their families. Can someone balance me here in why he was given a house?? @MoJLPA @OMpslsw @AU_WGYD @UNFPA_Zimbabwe @UNICEFZIMBABWE @ZimWomenLawyers @rose_hanzi

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The old man who invented the new slogan, " ED huchi murume uyu ", after he was pardoned through amnesty earlier this year has been blessed with a house by Tinmac.

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The @UN_Women leadership team led by Executive Director, Sima Bahous @unwomenchief , with Deputy executive Director Kirsi Madi, we wish you a fruitful #CSW68 . #rights #empowerment #equality

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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5 years

The issue of age of sexual consent should NOT be conflated with the issues around consent for medical and health care service for adolescents. We must step up prevention of the sexual exploitation & abuse of chn & all the underlying factors that are placing girls at risk.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 years

This April and May, I embark on an exciting piece of work. Writing my report for 2019 and 2020 as AU Goodwill Ambassador on Ending Child Marriage. I will generate recommendations and advisory on how to scale up efforts to #endchildmarriage Be part of this exciting journey

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 months

“Child marriage”, is a crime. a child should not marry. It is preventable.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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6 years

The 2nd Africa Girls Summit on Ending Child Marriage will be held in #Ghana , AU Comm for Social Affairs shared. I like the special focus on #SRHR . Some crucial conversations need to happen. @Ahenafula @muyambo_r @Katja_Iversen @phumzileunwomen

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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3 years

2. She was raped by a KNOWN PERSON, the one who made her pregnant, and yet the PEADOPHILE, the rapist remains unnamed, anonymous and protected by his religion and patriarchy!! Can the person be named, ARRESTED and face justice. #JusticeForOurDaughters

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

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2 months

These two weeks, I had to “walk” the long UN Corridors during #CSW68 Am grateful to many colleagues who had to assist me navigate on my wheelchair. When I saw this banner, I could not resist. It spoke to me in so many ways. #RoadSafety

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

Every woman is a working woman, we have to clean, cook & care. Formal employment is only one aspect of work. So the "non working section of society" does not include women by definition. Caring for family is an very essential service. #COVID19 lockdown will affect us more

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

every woman is a working woman. Let recognise unpaid care work. #LabourDay2021

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

Can we have a little less webinars, zoom meetings and other online meets, and put a little bit MORE time and funds to risk communication and to PPE ensuring these products reach our villages!! Most of the time we are speaking to each other, Just some random thought.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

My Farirai, I miss you, so so so much. #FreedomForFarirai

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

6 years

Menstruation is not a HYGIENE issue per se, it is a HEALTH, RIGHTS and WELLBEING issue. Its not about just keeping clean when one is having a period, its much much much more. Dignity to women and girls. Just joining the grand debate on this issue yesterday

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

My life is with these little girls in my villages all the time. I fight their battles every day so that: 1. They have access to education, can excel & climb the heights 2. They are healthy & happy 2. The live a life free of abuse. 3. They are self confident & yet respectful

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 months

The @_AfricanUnion theme of the year is *Education*, and the @UN Commission on the Status of Women is *Poverty*. This is a crucial year with opportunities to address the underlying issues of discrimination & disempowerment of women. Solutions are known. IMPLEMENTATION is key

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

2 years

Today is a very special day as i join the @ActionAid Assembly, my last as Board Chair. Feeling blessed and grateful for the trust and confidence in me. Ending poverty is a global justice issue. The accident broke my bones but not my passion for justice, rights and dignity .

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 years

It's not the women who are rural. Nor are the girls rural. It's the environment they live which is rural. Living and working in rural areas does not mean lack of knowledge or wisdom. It means lack of access to quality basic services

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

5 years

There are no "rural" women. We have women living and working in rural communities. What is RURAL is the living environment and NOT the women. I am a woman living and working in rural communities. Naming is norming. #RuralWomensDay @RozariaConnects @UN_Women @phumzileunwomen

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

We need serious law reform related to sexual offences in Zimbabwe. 1. "Having sex with a minor" should be called child rape? 2. Age of sexual consent and age of marriage alignment? 3. The Marriage Bill must be passed into law? 4. The mandatary minimum sentence for rape?

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 months

We are THE team, within the team(s). We already have our own vibe. In my office is Asger, Luis & Aryamani. We speak more than 6 languages from 3 continents. We have more than 100 cummulative yrs of exp. We are at @UN_Women Thanks, colleagues, for great reception & warming NY

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

I am participating as speaker in the official #InternationalDayofEducation event hosted @UNESCO & @GPforEducation . I will speak on "The effects of the pandemic on government education budgets, household and donor funding are expected to put significant strains on education".

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

1 year

@HeraldZimbabwe @SundayMailZim Cohabitation?? Call it what it is RAPE!!!! 12 year old girl! The man is arrested for RAPE and possibl multiple counts..

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

27 days

Thank you UN Women #Colombia team for a great welcome for my first visit to the region as ASG/DED @UN_Women . On this listening & learning mission, am truly grateful for the conversations on context, rights, empowerment, equality, partnerships and accountability. @ONUMujeresCol

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 months

Ndinotenda hama dzangu. Tinonamatira nyasha dzerwendo.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

3 years

Orphaned & sexually abused by uncle as a child & married at 13, separated at 14. Family arranged marriage same year. Abused again Separated at 25. Has 5 children. Eloped recently. She came to see me. She is tired. She does not like "marriage", but has nowhere to go. Life.

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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

@vanyaradzayi

4 months

Loice is a studying to be a telecoms engineer. From mining, farming rural community, she struggled to get fees and a place to study. We need in this world: - policies -services -resources -social networks to advancing gender equality, rights, opportunities for women & girls

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