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Musasa Project condemns domestic violence
Musasa Project
July 22, 2002

Musasa Project condemns the violent end to the life of Rutendo, wife of the Parliamentarian, Learnmore Jongwe.

Domestic violence happens every day with 1 in every 4 women experiencing physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence. Therefore it is everyone’s responsibility to shun domestic violence whenever it raises its ugly head and not wait for tragedy to occur.

Gender violence in whatever form or for whatever reason is a violation of one’s human rights.

The tragic and violent death of Rutendo has sent shock waves throughout the nation, thus each one of us should seriously advocate for stringent measures against perpetrators of domestic violence, such as the advocated Domestic Violence draft Bill.

Remember today it is Rutendo, tomorrow it can be you, your daughter, your sister, or anyone in any family.

This indeed is a lesson for all of us to take responsible action and give support when ever we see domestic violence because that black eye, that broken arm is a potential death.

Musasa Project, together with the Women’s Coalition wishes to convey its sincere condolences to the bereaved families and friends.

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