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Constitution and Legislative Reform

April 26, 2013
Zimbabweans say yes to new Constitution strong on gender equality and women’s rights

 

Guaranteeing Equality between Women and Men in the Constitution

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April 22, 2013

Guaranteeing Equality between Women and Men in the Constitution

A paper on gender sensitive constitution drafting in phases of transition.

 

A paper on gender sensitive constitution drafting in phases of transition.

 

April 19, 2013
Zimbabweans say yes to new Constitution strong on gender equality and women's rights

“As a woman of Zimbabwe, I personally wanted a Constitution that is fit for me,” said Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development and Member of Parliament, Jessie Majome, who participated in Zimbabwe’s Constitution-making process as part of the Select Committ

April 8, 2013
Leading political activist: Women ignored by Fiji's draft constitution

Last month Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama announced that the draft Constitution was ready.

April 5, 2013
Zimbabwe: Exploit Constitution, Women Urged

The Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development says it will use the constitution to make sure that there are more women in decision-making positions in private and

April 1, 2013
New Constitution Helps Kenyan Women Gain Traction in Politics

While Kenya’s disputed presidential race continues to take center stage, another race could radically transform politics at the local level: the election of women’s representatives in each of the 47 newly created counties across Kenya.

April 1, 2013
Political and social rights: women after the Arab Spring

Women across the Middle East participated actively in what came to be called the Arab Spring that began in late 2010.

March 28, 2013
Tanzania: Gender Balance Required in Constitutional Councils

GENDER Forum and Constitution (GFC) has urged women to participate fully in the establishment of Ward constitutional councils to be fo