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OPEN SOCiETY iNiTiATiVE FOR SOUTHERN AFRiCA ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Emergency Response to Sexual Violence Against Women in Zimbabwe
In response to the sexual violence against women in in Zimbabwe
during the political violence that ensued
in the country from November 2018 and February 2019
the unit set aside resources It mobilised extra funds from Urgent Action Fund Africa to to respond to to the crisis Through support given to four women’s rights organisations OSISA rolled out an an emergency response programme offering psychosocial support In addition Safe Space (shelter) for women and girls was provided in in selected wards in in Mutasa District equipping survivors with entrepreneurial skills and providing legal aid through linkages to Zimbabwe
Lawyers for Human Rights
