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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst von Kirchmann, reaffirmed the EU\u2019s commitment to supporting Zimbabwe\u2019s efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV), reported NewZimbabwe.com.<\/p>\n

This comes as the new U.S. administration has suspended aid to several countries, including Zimbabwe, for three months to review foreign assistance programmes and ensure they align with U.S. foreign policy under the \u201cAmerica First\u201d agenda.<\/p>\n

Speaking after the HeForShe march against GBV in Harare on Wednesday, Kirchmann said:<\/p>\n

We are with you, yes we are with you and we support the efforts the government is doing to support against GBV.<\/p>\n

When asked if the U.S. decision would affect GBV programmes in Zimbabwe, Women\u2019s Affairs Minister Monica Mutsvangwa referred the question to Kirchmann, who reassured that support for Zimbabwe would continue.<\/p>\n

Kirchmann also said the EU has mobilised over US$300 million specifically for gender equality and efforts to combat gender-based violence in Zimbabwe. He added:<\/p>\n

The European Union team together has mobilised over US$300 million for gender, equality and the fight against GBV in Zimbabwe only and I think you will see in the coming years lots of activities in that sense,.<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Adler Aristide, also expressed his country\u2019s commitment to continuing support for Zimbabwe in the fight against GBV. He said:<\/p>\n

We are not going to question the U.S. in their decisions, we will have to see what they decide to do in three months but Canada will be here to continue their support and commitment to this cause.<\/p>\n

USAID has supported programmes that helped reduce HIV prevalence, malaria, tuberculosis and maternal and childhood illnesses in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

USAID has also provided life-saving humanitarian aid, including food, water, shelter, and healthcare, especially during crises.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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