“I do not think that the constitution will improve or encourage women to participate in politics. In terms of the population we are more than men. Women are the ones who are voting men into power. We have women who are in Parliament who managed to beat their male counterparts [in elections]. We do not need the constitution to tell us to campaign for political office. We need courage, confidence and learn to support each other as women.” said a Bulawayo-based female journalist.
The much-awaited constitution that is likely to be voted for in the 16 March referendum would reserve seats for an additional 60 female MPs.
(We invite our users to read the full article published February 28 2013)
“I do not think that the constitution will improve or encourage women to participate in politics. In terms of the population we are more than men. Women are the ones who are voting men into power. We have women who are in Parliament who managed to beat their male counterparts [in elections]. We do not need the constitution to tell us to campaign for political office. We need courage, confidence and learn to support each other as women.” said a Bulawayo-based female journalist.
The much-awaited constitution that is likely to be voted for in the 16 March referendum would reserve seats for an additional 60 female MPs.
(We invite our users to read the full article published February 28 2013)