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Zimbabwean youth demand more representation in electoral processes

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The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of non-governmental organizations that promotes democratic elections has called for more youth participation and representation in Zimbabwe’s electoral and governance processes, citing the low number of young lawmakers in the country’s parliament.

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of non-governmental organizations that promotes democratic elections has called for more youth participation and representation in Zimbabwe’s electoral and governance processes, citing the low number of young lawmakers in the country’s parliament.

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Political space is shrinking, but even worse for women

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Political space is shrinking, but even worse for women

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This is despite guarantees of equality as provided for in the constitution of Zimbabwe, chapter 4 part 3 section (80) (1), which states: “Every woman has the full and equal dignity of the person with men and this includes equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities.”

In chapter 5 part 3 section (104) (4) the constitution states: “In appointing Ministers and Deputy Ministers, the President must be guided by considerations of regional and gender balance.”

This is despite guarantees of equality as provided for in the constitution of Zimbabwe, chapter 4 part 3 section (80) (1), which states: “Every woman has the full and equal dignity of the person with men and this includes equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities.”

In chapter 5 part 3 section (104) (4) the constitution states: “In appointing Ministers and Deputy Ministers, the President must be guided by considerations of regional and gender balance.”

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Zimbabwe: Female MPs lobby for sexual harassment law

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Zimbabwe: Female MPs lobby for sexual harassment law

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FEMALE lawmakers are pushing for the tabling of a Sexual Harassment Bill  to protect women in politics against persecution by their male counterparts.

The calls were made during a recent sensitisation workshop for women leaders by the Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence.

The women leaders had the opportunity to air out the challenges they encounter while discharging their political duties in their various constituencies.

FEMALE lawmakers are pushing for the tabling of a Sexual Harassment Bill  to protect women in politics against persecution by their male counterparts.

The calls were made during a recent sensitisation workshop for women leaders by the Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence.

The women leaders had the opportunity to air out the challenges they encounter while discharging their political duties in their various constituencies.

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Politically motivated violence against women in Zim on the rise, says Human Rights NGO Forum

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Politically motivated violence against women in Zim on the rise, says Human Rights NGO Forum

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There is increase in politically motivated violence against women in Zimbabwe, manifesting as rape and sexual assault, direct violence and hate speech, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (The Forum) has said.

There is increase in politically motivated violence against women in Zimbabwe, manifesting as rape and sexual assault, direct violence and hate speech, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (The Forum) has said.

Criminalise violence against women in politics

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November 24, 2023

Criminalise violence against women in politics

SENATE President Mabel Chinomona has condemned violence against female legislators saying it erodes trust and confidence that citizens place in their elected representatives.

SENATE President Mabel Chinomona has condemned violence against female legislators saying it erodes trust and confidence that citizens place in their elected representatives.

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Zimbabwe’s election widens gender gap in politics

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Zimbabwe’s election widens gender gap in politics

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Zimbabwe’s recent election has exposed weak gender policies both at the political party and governmental levels as women were sidelined despite the fact that they make up more than half of the 6.5 million electorate.

Zimbabwe’s recent election has exposed weak gender policies both at the political party and governmental levels as women were sidelined despite the fact that they make up more than half of the 6.5 million electorate.

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Monica Mutsvangwa bemoans gender imbalance in politics

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Monica Mutsvangwa bemoans gender imbalance in politics

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WOMEN’s Affairs minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, yesterday bemoaned the imbalance between men and women in politics saying this undermined the principles of democracy and social justice.

Mutsvangwa, who was opening the 5th edition of the Women in Local Government Forum congress, said the decline in women's participation showed that Zimbabwe remained a patriarchal society.

WOMEN’s Affairs minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, yesterday bemoaned the imbalance between men and women in politics saying this undermined the principles of democracy and social justice.

Mutsvangwa, who was opening the 5th edition of the Women in Local Government Forum congress, said the decline in women's participation showed that Zimbabwe remained a patriarchal society.

Zimbabwe's women decry political underrepresentation

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September 18, 2023

Zimbabwe's women decry political underrepresentation

Women comprise 54% of Zimbabwe's population, but one can hardly tell from the country's new cabinet.

Women comprise 54% of Zimbabwe's population, but one can hardly tell from the country's new cabinet.

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

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September 11, 2023

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.