Setting the record straight: The Patriot’s misplaced allegations against the Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD).
31 March 2022 The Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD) notes with grave concern, a prejudicial article written by Special Matarino, titled, “NED by elections[…]
International Women’s Day Statement
As the Institute for Young Women’s Development we join the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. It is a special day[…]
As it happened at the IYWD 10th Anniversary & 16 Days Commemoration (Event in Pictures)
IYWD co-celebrated its 10th Anniversary and #16Days Commemoration at Twin Lodges, Bindura on the 29th of November 2019. Participants included young women representatives from Guruve, Shamva, Mazowe[…]
A decade of feminist movement building, activism and authentic solidarity. #SheParticipates
2019 marks IYWD’s 10th anniversary (2009-2019). We are celebrating this important journey of transforming the lives of young women and ensuring that their voice and[…]
Ndiro Yakazara “The Rainbow Plate”
Gean Kasukuvere, a young woman from Shamva District, Mashonaland Central Province of Zimbabwe introduced her healthy plate of farm products; “The Rainbow Plate”, locally known[…]
IYWD drives a petition for robust affirmative action for young women’s participation and representation at Local Government level
In a bid to enhance young women’s political participation in line with Zimbabwe’s constitution and regional and international commitments Zimbabwe has signed up to young[…]
#VoteRunLead Campaign: Experiences of young women candidates in the Zimbabwe 2018 Election.
The road to 2018 Elections was unforgettable for young women who contested to be Councillors, Members of Parliament and Senators in different constituencies and provinces[…]
The power of global movement building: My key reflections within the World Movement for Democracy
Written by Glanis Changachirere Introduction: There is an old adage that suggests ‘young people are leaders of the future and not the present’. I have[…]