Online Reporter
Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
HARARE Central Business District turned into a hive of solidarity today, as the Zimbabwe Gender Commission joined by 29 government ministries, agencies, and partners, led a Wellness and Solidarity Walk and roadshow to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Under the global theme: “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the march, punctuated by fitness sessions, mobile roadshow broadcasts, and direct engagement with commuters and vendors, highlighted the growing threat of technology-facilitated abuse ranging from cyberbullying to sextortion.
The 16 Days campaign concludes as the commitments to safe spaces, both offline and online, will continue throughout the year.
The move underscores the growing prevalence of online abuse, including cyberbullying, sextortion, and coordinated digital harassment, which officials described as human rights violations that need urgent attention.
The initiative blended physical health with public awareness, reinforcing the message that prevention of violence must also include mental and physical well-being.
The walk was designed to bring the campaign directly to the people, engaging commuters, vendors, and young people in real time.
The collaboration symbolised national unity, with ministries providing branded materials, water and information packs to the public.
The commission highlighted that the march was not only about visibility but also about strengthening inter-ministerial cooperation on gender mainstreaming and digital safety.
The event is expected to enhance public awareness of technology-facilitated GBV, increase visibility of ZGC’s role in digital rights advocacy, and deepen community engagement across Harare.
