Story by Lisa Masuku
AS the nation observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), churches have embarked on awareness campaigns as part of efforts to cultivate an understanding of the dangers and implications of GBV.
Rolled out under the banner of the Council of Churches in Africa (CCA), the awareness campaign which commenced this Wednesday in Bulawayo will run until the 10th of this month.
The engagements are a channel for church leaders to sensitise communities on the implications of gender-based violence.
CCA’s vice president Arch-Bishop Dr Jinoti Francis said, “A church is a place where people find peace and healing, especially GBV victims. As the church, we are trying to help the government fight GBV.”
“I want to thank the First Lady for the great work she is doing in teaching women about GBV. As the church, we are trying to also amplify the call against GBV,” Bishop Rumbidzai Pferedzai added.
The awareness campaign also seeks to ensure both men and women have an appreciation of the role they should play in eliminating GBV.
“As indigenous churches, we are saying no to GBV. These workshops are a statement of our commitment to fighting GBV,” noted CCA women’s fellowship leader, Prophetess Faith Moyo.
The nation is commemorating 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence which runs from the 25th of November to the 10th of December.
