08/09/2026
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LEADING THE CHARGE TO END GBV!
Young people across Zimbabwe are stepping forward to drive action against gender-based violence.
Restless Development Zimbabwe, with support from UN Women, has launched the to End GBV Campaign, a 10-month youth-led initiative using arts, technology and digital innovation to challenge harmful gender norms, amplify survivor-centred voices and advance gender equality.
The campaign will:
- Engage 450 young artists, innovators and digital content creators
- Reach at least 150,000 people
- Work across Harare, Bulawayo, Manicaland, Mashonaland Central and Masvingo
- Use hackathons, community theatre, spoken word, murals and social media to inspire action.
The initiative is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of Switzerland, with support from UN Women, and builds on the success of the Spotlight Initiative.
Read the full press release here⤵️:
https://restlessdevelopment.org/2026/09/press-release/?country=zimbabwe