Zimbabwean Human Rights Icon Everjoice Win Passes Away at 60
HARARE – Renowned Zimbabwean gender equality advocate and human rights activist Everjoice Jeketa Win, fondly known as EJ, passed away today, in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the age of 60, her family announced.
Born on February 12, 1965, in Shurugwi, Win dedicated her life to championing women’s rights and social justice, leaving an indelible mark on communities worldwide.
Her family described her as a “proud feminist, fearless advocate for gender equality and women’s rights” who “touched countless lives and inspired change” through her activism and leadership.
Win’s impressive career spanned various rights groups and boards globally. She served as the international director of programs and global engagement for ActionAid International and as the international programs director for Action Aid. Additionally, she worked as Oxfam-Canada’s associate country director in Zimbabwe between 2014 and 2020.
Win’s family announced that details regarding memorial and funeral arrangements will be shared soon. They have requested prayers and support during this difficult time.
A family member paid tribute to Everjoice Win, saying:
“My darling phenomenal Chihera. My Spirit pillar. Today, 9th March 2025, you soar in the Celestial realm. Your voice, tender as honey whenever you spoke to me. Your words, always launched with: ‘My angel, I’m holding you up,’ reminding me that I’m loved. You were my Sister-Mom, sprinkling me with courage through my life trials. Your unconditional love gave me wings.
Thank you for valuing me, appreciating me, and seeing me. Thank you for fearlessly, wisely, creatively, authentically, with no expectation or ego, esoterically and generously sharing yourself with this world and striving unwaveringly for the betterment of humanity.
I am so proud of you. Your gallant vibration amidst your recent turmoils is testimony to the Divinely-loved human you were. Your fire was laden with kindness, for those who understood you.
This is not the end. There are no goodbyes in my vocabulary, as you well knew. I now begin a different form of love with you in the spirit world. Stay with me, my love, my warrior, beautiful Chihera, as I will stay with you in supplication for your transcendent new journey.”
