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WOZA scoops Courageous Award
Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA)
October 28, 2012

http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/human-rights/61823/woza-scoops-courageous-award.html

The militant Woman of Zimbabwe Arise was on Saturday night awarded the Bulawayo Agenda Courageous Award during the organization's 10th anniversary commemorations.

The Jenni Williams-led WOZA landed the in recognition of its continuous resistance to Zanu (PF) and police repression through street-based demonstrations.

Speaking during the handover of the award to Williams, Bulawayo Agenda Executive Director, Thabani Nyoni, said WOZA was the only group which managed to keep police on its toes while fighting for democracy.

Addressing the gathering after receiving the award, Williams said her group would continue fighting for democracy in Zimbabwe using the streets.

"We encourage all of you to continue supporting us by joining us in the streets. We will keep on using the streets to fight for democracy in this country," said Williams.

WOZA was founded in 2003 by Williams and the late Sheba Dube to demand social and political reforms in Zimbabwe under the rule of President Robert Mugabe.

WOZA leaders and several members have endured dozens of police arrests and beatings for leading peaceful protests.

The militant group has inspired tens of thousands of Zimbabwe women and men to stand up for their rights to free speech and assembly and the fulfillment of basic needs like food and education.

Early this year, Williams was also awarded the Amnesty International USA 2012 Ginetta Sagen Award for Women and Children's Rights, in recognition of her work in inspiring women in particular to fight for the betterment of their welfare.

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