The Musasa Project has raised alarm over a reported rise in femicide and filicide cases.
The organisation says the killings have claimed women’s and children’s lives in Zimbabwe and abroad.
It has now urged communities and authorities to act before more lives are lost.
Femicide refers to the deliberate killing of women or girls because of their gender.
Meanwhile, filicide involves a parent, step-parent or parental figure killing a child.
Musasa expressed deep concern about the reported cases in a statement dated 05 August 2026.
The organisation also sent condolences to families and communities affected by the killings.
Musasa demands urgent action
“Every case of femicide is more than a personal tragedy. It is a reminder that violence escalated to its deadliest outcome. These deaths demand more than public outrage. They demand urgent action,” Musasa said.
The organisation’s concerns follow several disturbing cases reported in Zimbabwe and internationally.
In Bulawayo, police confirmed the alleged killing of a husband and two children.
A 34-year-old woman allegedly committed the killings at the family’s home.
Reports indicated that she had complained about the family’s financial struggles.
Elsewhere, police arrested a 45-year-old man following another alleged double murder.
The incident reportedly involved his pregnant daughter and wife in Kadoma.
Meanwhile, courts continue imposing lengthy sentences in cases involving gender-related killings.
One recent case resulted in a 25-year prison sentence for a man’s wife’s murder.
Last month, authorities also arrested Zimbabwean-British man Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
Tshuma allegedly killed his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom.
He later fled to South Africa, where Interpol reportedly arrested him.
Organisation calls for stronger protection
Musasa stressed that violence has no acceptable justification or excuse.
Therefore, it called for better survivor services and stronger protection mechanisms.
The organisation also urged communities to challenge harmful gender attitudes.
Additionally, it encouraged people to promote healthier relationships and recognise warning signs earlier.
Musasa wants families, communities and traditional leaders to work together against violence.
It also called on religious leaders, journalists, police and Government institutions to strengthen cooperation.
Civil society organisations must also play a greater role in preventing violence, according to Musasa.
The organisation further encouraged responsible media coverage of femicide and filicide cases.
It warned against reporting that normalises, sensationalises or romanticises such killings.
“Every woman has the right to live free from violence. Every child has the right to grow up in safety. These rights must be protected not only through strong laws and effective services, but through a collective commitment to reject violence in all its forms,” the statement read.
Musasa said it will continue supporting survivors and working with communities.
The organisation also remains focused on preventing gender-based violence across Zimbabwe.
Ultimately, it wants to help build communities where women and children can live without fear.
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