Mozambique: Violência e estigma a dor de quem sofreu agressão sexual e rejeição da família

The article reports on the persistence of gender-based violence in Mozambique, with a particular focus on the growing challenge of digital violence against women and girls. Speaking at the close of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, government officials warned that violence, including online abuse, continues to destroy lives and remains widely underreported. 

Officials from the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Action and civil society organizations highlighted that most reported cases affect women and girls, while many incidents remain hidden due to social and cultural barriers to reporting. The article explains that digital violence, including online harassment, sextortion and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, is an emerging threat in a context of low digital literacy. 

The story underscores government efforts to strengthen legal and institutional responses, including reviewing existing laws and expanding support services through programmes such as Empodera. However, speakers acknowledged ongoing gaps in reporting, specialized services and awareness, stressing the need for coordinated action to protect survivors and prevent violence in both physical and digital spaces. 

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Written by Helena Madanca. This article, first published by Savana, is part of the Media Parity Capacity Building Programme and republished as part of the programme series.