We are determined to champion women's rights in Zimbabwe and see a country with empowered women and girls claiming and enjoying their rights in a situation of transformed power relations between women and men.
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Awards
During the coarse of its operation, Women's Action Group (WAG) has received a Pacesetter and Women’s Empowerment award.
Women’s Empowerment Award
Women’s Empowerment award for dedication and commitment to women’s rights in Zimbabwe
Pacesetter Award
Sexual & reproductive Health and Rights Pacesetter Award
Runner Up (2013)
WAG received a Runner Up award in the Alliance - Sexual & Reproductive Rights; Health and HIV & AIDS category for outstanding contribution to promoting the empowerment of women and ending gender violence
World Youth Project (1996-1998)
WAG received an award in recognition of the work for the World Youth Project (1996-1998) of The Alan Guttmacher Institute (New York, Washington)
Accomplishments
Domestic Violence Act
Contributed to the enactment of the Domestic Violence Act.
National Gender Policy
Input to the process of the development of the National Gender Policy.
Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act
Contribution to the Sexual Offences section of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
Zimbabwe National Strategic Plan (ZNASP11)
Contributed to the Development of the Zimbabwe National Strategic Plan (ZNASP11).
HIV Prevention & Reduction of Gender Based Violence
Engaging traditional leaders in HIV prevention and reduction of gender based violence
Health Transition Fund
Contribution to the establishment of the Health Transition Fund
SAFE ENGAGE
Developed a SAFE ENGAGE tool as an advocacy for influencing policy on SRHR and access to safe abortion services
District COVID-19 Response Team
Women’s Action Group was incorporated in district COVID-19 response team in Chipinge, and Buhera
Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM)
Women’s Action Group sits in the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), the highest decision making authority on Global Fund processes at country level
National Task Force to Review the Termination of Pregnancy Act
Women’s Action Group together with Katswe sisterhood, SRHR Africa Trust and Right Here Right Now set up a National task force to review the Termination of Pregnancy Act
