Stolen childhood: Dreams shattered as child marriages threaten poor girls’ lives and health in Hurungwe

Child marriage predominantly affects girls who live in poverty, in rural areas and farming communities.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Apr. 20, 2025

Rethinking sexuality: The quest for healthy adulthood in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (ZimStat) has revealed a concerning 20% rise in the adolescent pregnancy rate over the past decade.
By Tonderayi Matonho Apr. 2, 2025

Child safety and protection

Such children might be prone to all forms of abuse, but it will take the caregiver or guardian to love that child and take care of them.
By Jonah Nyoni and Tinaye Agoro Jul. 15, 2023

‘Poverty fuels teen pregnancies’

Tapesana said lack of access to contraceptives for teenagers was also among other reasons why there was a spike in unplanned teenage pregnancies.
By Lorraine Muromo Jan. 3, 2023

Sweden chips in on youth sexual rights

Berthollet Kaboru said: “We are very much committed to SRHR work including democracy and social justice. SRHR is a driver and strategy for development work.
By Jairos Saunyama Nov. 4, 2022

SAYWHAT’s peer education arm touches young girls

They talked about sex the same way they did about food or any other everyday conversation, as if it was nothing out of the ordinary.
By Saywhat and Unfpa Sep. 18, 2022