IN Zimbabwe, violence against women and girls has been widely discussed, but sadly the statistics of rape cases are shocking. According to records by Msasa Project, a group that provides counseling and temporary shelter to women survivors of domestic violence, on average 300 cases of violence against women are recorded monthly. Msasa Project director Netty Musanhu said 25% of women and girls in Zimbabwe experienced gender-based violence. She said relatives, neighbours and trusted people like pastors and teachers were the main perpetrators. Former Women’s Affairs minister Oppah Much