Jonah Gokova | |
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Born | Jonah Gokova January 1, 1956 Zimbabwe |
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Years active | 1993–present |
Jonah Gokova is a Zimbabwe activist for the causes of feminism, preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, LGBT rights, and African debt relief. In 2000, he served as the Chair for the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development,[1] and was awarded the African Prize for Leadership in 2001.[2] He currently serves as the Chairperson on the National Coordinating Committee for Padare, a non-profit dedicated to gender equality.[3] His work counter's gender violence by promoting men's sensitivity to women, and challenging stereotypical notions of male masculinity and dominance over women.[4]