Zimbabwe
Anopa's own country of origin, and the reason half of this foundation's attention faces Southern Africa. The national survey evidence is drawn from the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey.
About 35%
of women aged 15 to 49 report having experienced physical violence since the age of 15
Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey 2015About 39%
of ever-married women report physical, sexual or emotional violence by a spouse or partner
Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey 2015Reporting in Zimbabwe
How reporting actually works here
Reporting routes run through the Zimbabwe Republic Police Victim Friendly Unit, hospital casualty departments and civil society organisations. A medical affidavit obtained early is often decisive in court.
Helplines
Musasa Project national GBV line
08080 074Toll free from most local networks. Shelter, counselling and legal referral.
Childline Zimbabwe
116Free, for children and for adults reporting concern about a child.
Helpline numbers change. Verify a number locally before you rely on it, and if a line does not answer, go to the nearest police gender desk, hospital or recognised women's organisation.