Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa, is set to launch a groundbreaking Mobile One-Stop Centre (MOSC) for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) today at Chatiza Secondary School in Mutoko, Mashonaland East.
The Government-led initiative, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other international and local partners, aims to bring essential services closer to rural and hard-to-reach communities. Survivors of gender-based violence will now be able to access comprehensive, life-saving services under one roof, eliminating the challenges of long-distance travel and limited support structures.
The Mobile One-Stop Centre will provide healthcare, psycho-social counselling, legal aid, and police assistance, ensuring survivors receive holistic care and protection. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen the multi-sectoral response to gender-based violence and enhance access to justice and recovery for vulnerable groups.
Today’s launch will be attended by representatives from the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Zimbabwe Republic Police, and various civil society organisations, reaffirming a united front against gender-based violence. Minister Mutsvangwa is expected to engage with local stakeholders and community leaders, emphasising the Government’s commitment to safeguarding women, children, and vulnerable populations through coordinated national and community-driven interventions.
This milestone highlights Zimbabwe’s ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence and ensure survivors receive timely, comprehensive, and compassionate support, particularly in marginalised rural areas.
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