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November 24, 2023

Criminalise violence against women in politics

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe

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

Chinomona said there was a need to enact and enforce legislation that criminalised and penalised violence against women in politics.

“This legislation should include clear definitions, stringent penalties, and avenues for redress, ensuring a robust and unambiguous deterrent against such malpractices,” Chinomona said.

Click here to read the full article published by NewsDay Zimbabwe on 24 November 2023.

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

Chinomona said there was a need to enact and enforce legislation that criminalised and penalised violence against women in politics.

“This legislation should include clear definitions, stringent penalties, and avenues for redress, ensuring a robust and unambiguous deterrent against such malpractices,” Chinomona said.

Click here to read the full article published by NewsDay Zimbabwe on 24 November 2023.

Image by NewsDay Zimbabwe

 

Resource type
Region
Author
Harriet Chikandiwa
Partner
Inter-Parliamentary Union