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Amplifying the voices of girls and women on socio-economic,political and cultural issues through Media and ICT.

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Zimbabwe thegirlstable.org Joined March 2019
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The conversations we have, the knowledge we share and the choices we make all shape the communities we live in. This week, let’s be intentional about listening, learning and turning what we know into meaningful action. Small contributions, when made collectively, can create lasting change.
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Join us today on Skyz Metro FM for the #HerVoice Radio Program from 15:30 PM until 15:45 PM featuring youth leader and advocate Nomalanga Ndhlovu. Tune in as we explore "Budget Talk Made Simple: What Every Citizen Should Know" to discuss what the national budget is and how it affects ordinary citizens, what guides the government in distributing money among sectors like health, education, and agriculture, and to what extent citizens' contributions during budget consultations were taken into consideration.

We will also look at the channels available for citizens to find out the amounts allocated to their communities and local services, as well as what to expect from the 2027 National Budget and the role citizens can play in ensuring accountability.
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Yesterday, we attended the annual Bishop Henry Karlen Memorial Lecture, organised by iBhetshu likaZulu, which offered powerful reflections on the relationship between faith, moral leadership and social justice. The keynote address was delivered by Reverend Dr Sikhalo Cele of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA).

A key reflection was Bishop Karlen's legacy of courageous leadership and his conviction that the Church's responsibility extends beyond the pulpit. Religious institutions must be willing to speak against injustice, defend human dignity and stand with vulnerable communities, even when doing so is politically uncomfortable.

The lecture also highlighted the importance of truth, accountability and meaningful reconciliation in building a just society. It challenged churches, civil society, academic institutions and citizens to preserve historical memory and ensure that human dignity remains central to their work.

Our biggest takeaway was that silence is never neutral when injustice threatens human dignity. Bishop Karlen's legacy reminds us that leadership is not simply about holding influential positions, but having the courage to speak when it matters most.
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