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Training on handling domestic violence cases on cards
The Herald (Zimbabwe)
December 04, 2006

http://www1.herald.co.zw/inside.aspx?sectid=12165&cat=1&livedate=12/4/2006

LAW enforcement agents, the medical fraternity and members of the judiciary will soon undergo training on how to handle cases of domestic violence.

The acting Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development, Cde Sithembiso Nyoni, told a recent gathering to mark the launch of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Harare last week.

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence are running from November 25 to December 10.

There are reports that at least 60 percent of all murder cases in Zimbabwe happen among people who know each other or in family set-ups. The bulk of the 6 000 rape cases of under age girls also took place in family environments.

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs secretary Mr David Mangota said that men should never regard women as property.

He said victims of domestic violence should receive encouragement and confidence to report cases of abuse.

Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers' Association Mrs Emelia Muchawa said the Domestic Violence Bill once passed into law would safe guard current and past spouses from violence and protects all children whether born in or outside wedlock.

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