ZANZIBAR, July 30 -- THE Isles Ministry of Community Development, Elderly, Gender and Children has reiterated the need for continued collective efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zanzibar.

Speaking during the release of the latest monthly GBV statistics, the Director of Gender and Children at the ministry, Ms Siti Abasi Ali said that while the government has introduced multiple strategies to arrest and prosecute perpetrators, the fight requires joint involvement from all members of society.

“The government has mechanisms to deal with violators, but this is a shared responsibility. Everyone must take part in ending abuse,” she said during a media briefing held at the Office of the Chief Government Statistician (...