Rita Nyampinga

Dr Beauty Rita Nyampinga (born 1958) is a Zimbabwean campaigner for women prisoners. She was chosen as an International Woman of Courage in March 2020 by the US Secretary of State.

Quotes

 * 'I have gained more confidence and am more eager to do my duty as leader and a women's rights activist'.
 * Empowering Zimbabwean women amidst continuing oppression,(June 9,2010)


 * "Why do we want to glorify and justify rape, rape is rape!"
 * Don't glorify rape and justify Rape, Woman in power Urged,(January 30,2019)


 * “Acceptance for these women is a challenge, unless they have someone to take them back to their families and act as an intermediary, asking for the family’s forgiveness, and asking them to accept the women back into their homes and lives.”
 * Rita talks at a women's conference,(May 27,2019)


 * "Activists travel - we are the voice of the voiceless and speak the truth,"
 * Rita speaks on Zimbabwe's plan to outlaw unpatriotic acts, (May 12,2021)


 * "Even those who live in the diaspora, when they speak about their experiences in Zimbabwe it does not mean they are not being patriotic."
 * Rita speaks on Zimbabwe's plan to outlaw unpatriotic acts, (May 12,2021)