Who We Are – Women’s Action Group

About Us

Who We Are

Since 1983,
Operating in Zimbabwe.

Women's Action Group (WAG) was founded in 1983. The organisation was formed following the arrest and incarceration of over 6 000 women who were found walking alone at night under Operation Clean up.

It was the arbitrary arrest and denial of freedom for the women of Zimbabwe that saw a group of ordinary women taking up the fight against injustice. Since then, WAG never looked back on advocating for women's rights. The organisation was registered as an Educational Trust in 1987 and has gained consultative status with the United Nations' Economic and Consultative Social Council (ECOSOC).

Our Programmes

Advancing women's rights! Taking words into action!

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Our Core Purpose

To champion women's rights in Zimbabwe

Mission Statement

To develop products and tools for unlocking women's and girls' power to claim their rights in violence free and rights conscious communities.

Our Core Values

We believe in the full, equal and inclusive participation of women in community activities.

Commitment
Integrity
Learning
Respect
Purpose

What We Do

Our Vision

A Zimbabwe with empowered women and girls claiming and enjoying their rights in a situation of transformed power relations between women and men.

Our Leadership

Board Members

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Board Member

Jonah Gokova

Board Member

Dr Zibusiso Jokomo

Board Member

Elizabeth Mlambo

What We Do

Our Programs

What We Do

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Prevention of Gender Based Violence

Prevention of Gender Based Violence is one of the key focus areas for the organisation. WAG mainstreams SGBV in all its programmes. WAG utilises various strategies at community and national levels.

Advocacy

Advocacy is another key strategy that is used by the organisation to ensure that the government implements laws and policies that protect and promote the rights of women in Zimbabwe.

Promotion of Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights

There are a number of economic, social, cultural factors and gender dynamics that hinder women’s control of their sexuality and enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health rights.

Emergency Response

In order to achieve the desired results, WAG is responding to emergencies in a bid to address the SRHR needs of women and girls. The expected outcomes are to reduce the vulnerability of women and girls to GBV and SRH challenges in humanitarian settings.

Transformative Leadership & Governance

WAG has also included Transformative leadership and Governance in its programmes in order to increase women’s participation in community, national and international activities.

Research Work

WAG has also included Transformative leadership and Governance in its programmes in order to increase women’s participation in community, national and international activities.