Rising to the challenge . . . Women leaders making a difference

National Director

Methodist Development and Relief Agency

“We need to eradicate inequality. Let us celebrate and honour all women in any form, from the CEO who runs a company to the housewife who raises her children and runs her household. All deserve every chance and opportunity to achieve dreams. l personally work to give voice to the voiceless women and l am not free when any woman is unfree.”

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Deputy Country Director

Tearfund Zimbabwe

+263775574388,

“I choose to challenge cultures where girls are expected to shrink. Shrinking is not enlightened. Men and women are created in the image of God; equal in dignity, in worth and in value.

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I choose to challenge religions, cultures and systems that perpetuate male privilege. Male privilege leads to abuse and inequalities.”

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Youth and Gender Officer

Oxfam in Zimbabwe

+263773898400, [email protected]

Zvisineyi is a 40 year old mum and gender justice and women empowerment professional who is passionate about working with women and young people so they are empowered and enabled to realise their potential and their dreams.

“I choose to challenge harmful and negative societal attitudes that frown upon and hinder women’s leadership. To all the women out there, don’t wait for or let other people decide who you are. Let’s decide for ourselves!”

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Gender Activist

Gender and Faith Network of Zimbabwe

+263772736019, [email protected]

“I #choose to challenge violence and negative stereotyping against women and girls in all its forms such as physical assault, body shaming, sexual objectification, labelling and name calling women and girls. We need more affirmations that women and girls CAN DO, they are LEADERS. I challenge all corners of society, family, church, media, politics and business to support and create safe environments for women and girls to flourish.”