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July 10, 2023

Women’s political participation still low

Source: Chronicle

Despite efforts to mobilise and encourage women to participate in politics, particularly during this year’s forthcoming election, there are concerns tat the ratio of females taking part in political processes remains low when compared to men.

Zimbabwe is set to hold its harmonsied election on August 23, and the Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) chief executive officer, Ms Samukeliso Khumalo, says it is worrying that the number of women who are participating is not equal to their male counterparts.

Click here to read the full article published by Chronicle on 6 July 2023.

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Flora Fadzai Sibanda
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Despite efforts to mobilise and encourage women to participate in politics, particularly during this year’s forthcoming election, there are concerns tat the ratio of females taking part in political processes remains low when compared to men.

Zimbabwe is set to hold its harmonsied election on August 23, and the Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) chief executive officer, Ms Samukeliso Khumalo, says it is worrying that the number of women who are participating is not equal to their male counterparts.

Click here to read the full article published by Chronicle on 6 July 2023.

Region
Author
Flora Fadzai Sibanda
Focus areas