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

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.

Dismantle barriers to women’s political participation

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September 4, 2023

Dismantle barriers to women’s political participation

While the push for gender equity continues globally, the country’s recently held harmonized elections proved that there is still a long way to go as far as women’s politic

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 05:23

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

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Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling party and the opposition.

2023: Zim's missed chance on women's political participation

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August 23, 2023

2023: Zim's missed chance on women's political participation

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Another Zimbabwe election cycle reveals decline of women in politics

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 04:32

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Another Zimbabwe election cycle reveals decline of women in politics

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Lack of information, hopelessness dampen women’s election excitement in Bulawayo

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 04:58

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Lack of information, hopelessness dampen women’s election excitement in Bulawayo

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August 2023 election: Zim’s women battle to break political glass ceiling

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 05:30

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August 2023 election: Zim’s women battle to break political glass ceiling

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Despite an elaborate legislative and policy framework in Zimbabwe pushing for women’s participation in politics, the numbers from the nomination process show a regression at all levels of candidature compared to statistics recorded in 2018. Overall, 70 women are contesting for National Assembly seats, accounting for 11% of the 637 prospective candidates. In the 2018 general elections, women constituted 14.4% of the 1648 national assembly candidates.