Gender Equality - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Gender Equality

Close gender inequality gaps, Zim urged

According to statistics, approximately one in three women and girls experience gender-based violence, inhibiting their potential and contribution to development.

By Brent Shamu Nov. 28, 2023

Surmounting barriers to women’s political participation

Their main task has now become to mobilise female voters in election campaigns and to promote male candidates.

By Lovemore Nyawo Oct. 13, 2023

Surmounting barriers to women’s political participation

Women continue to be sidelined

But the adoption of a quota system in 2021 helped increase the percentage of female legislators.

By Memory Rasa Aug. 18, 2023

Perspectives: Zimbabwe women’s political participation leaves a lot to be desired

The PR or quota system was meant to expire in 2023 but was extended by two five-year terms, throwing women a brief leadership lifeline.

By Helen Kadirire Jul. 16, 2023

Perspectives: Zimbabwe women’s political participation leaves a lot to be desired

It’s vital to localise actions on SDGs

SDG7 is critical in the people’s lives as it touches on the raw nerve of clean energy access, affordable and cheaper.

By Peter Makwanya Mar. 13, 2023

We must not allow bullies to gag us

Attention was also paid on the online harassment that many women face.

By Faith Zaba Mar. 10, 2023

Govt must close the digital gender divide, empower women

The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the digital gender divide and rolled back achievements attained in closing the inequality gap between men and women.

By Amh Voices Mar. 10, 2023