Rural Young Women Support Network says it is empowering young women in mining host communities with skills and knowledge to strengthen their participation in local development processes.
“RYWSN is working with young women in mining host communities, equipping them with the skills & knowledge to become powerful agents of change,” the organisation said in a statement shared under the #BreakingTheSilence campaign.
The network said the initiative is aimed at enabling young women to assert their rights in resource-rich areas where communities often face environmental, social and economic pressures linked to extractive activities.
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“They're standing up for their rights, driving development, & shaping the future of their communities!” RYWSN said.
Mining host communities in Zimbabwe have long suffered with concerns over limited local benefits, gender inequalities and restricted participation of women in decision-making structures.
The Civil society group argues that targeted capacity-building is critical to ensuring that women and young people influence community share ownership schemes, environmental monitoring and social investment priorities.
RYWSN’s programme adds to growing advocacy efforts pushing for inclusive governance in the extractive sector, with a focus on ensuring that development outcomes reflect the voices and needs of young women on the ground.
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