Policy Brief: Addressing disrespect and abuse in maternity care in Zimbabwe
Introduction Childbirth is supposed to be a moment of dignity, care and safety for women. Yet, that is not the case for many women in Zimbabwe who have and continue to be on the receiving end of abuse, neglect and preventable harm. This brief highlights several anonymized survivor testimonies which highlight systemic failures in maternal…
Passion vs paycheck- the real cost of choosing purpose over 9-5
If you had to choose between what feeds your soul and what pays bills what would you choose? On the surface, it seems like a fairly easy question, but the deeper you think about it the more complicated it becomes. Some people are fortunate enough to have passions that also pay their bills. They wake…
Women who were taught to walk on eggshells
If I wrote a book, it would definitely be about women. Of course it would be about women. The women who were taught to walk on eggshells. They were always careful, almost afraid to make a sound, to let their presence be fully felt. Because women, they were told, must be seen only and not…
Megan Sekenhamo 