06/03/2026
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, under the international theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls", we are inviting churches to take part in the Purple Sunday where church members wear anything purple as a symbol of justice and dignity.
This campaign encourages the church to advocate for a just, gender-equal world for all and to take practical actions in addressing sexual and gender-based violence.
- Stand against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices, including child marriage, domestic abuse, and silence in the face of injustice.
- Promote positive masculinity, encouraging men and boys to act in Christ like love, humility, and responsibility.
- Celebrate the leadership, contributions, and resilience of women in our churches, communities, and families.
- Support access to services, healing, and safe spaces for survivors of abuse.
Wear purple as a symbol of justice, dignity, and hope.
United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Gender and Faith Network Side by Side ZimbabweEvangelical Fellowship of ZimbabweTearfundMinistry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.Christian AidTrocaireAnglican Relief and Development in ZimbabweCAFOD