Women mostly informal traders in Harare have expressed concern over proposals to scrap the Zimbabwe Gender Commission with many calling for reforms rather than outright abolition. A street survey conducted by 263Chat captured a range of views from ordinary citizens highlighting concerns over gender equality, economic
By Sakhile Sifelani-Ngoma The necessary and critical public debate regarding the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill in Zimbabwe has highlighted many aspects that are of concern. One of the most contentious arguments proposed in the 16 February 2026 gazetted amendment and the subsequent arguments, is that
By Shalom Shawurwa Gender rights leaders have warned that the country is facing setbacks in the fight for gender equality with systemic barriers, gender-based violence and economic exclusion continuing to undermine women’s progress. Speaking at a national gender forum in Harare recently, Zimbabwe Gender Commission chairperson Commissioner
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promote gender equality and inclusivity at the launch of the Women with Disabilities Forum Programme, a new initiative aimed at promoting the rights and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities, organized by the Women's
By Takudzwa Tondoya The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) kicked off its 10th anniversary commemorations with a bold reflection on a decade of advocacy, institutional reform and inclusive progress in advancing gender equality across the country. Addressing journalists in Harare, ZGC chairperson Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe described the milestone
Zimbabwe Gender Commission Chairperson, Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, has highlighted the urgent need for gender-sensitive approaches to tackle the intertwined challenges of gender, environment, and climate change. In a keynote address for the forum which is being held under the theme "Gender, Environment, and Climate Change: Building
Stakeholders have bemoaned the low representation of women in politics calling on the authorities to align laws and electoral systems to the Constitution to ensure fair representation in leadership positions. Speaking during a multi-party gender conference on women’s political participation, Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) chairperson Margaret
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has announced the commencement of investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of women by Prophetic and Healing Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Walter Magaya. ZGC is a constitutional and independent body mandated to investigate possible violations of rights relating to
263Chat · Women Call For Patriachal Reforms In Politics Women and gender advocates have called for patriarchal reforms amid an increase in the exclusion of women in political processes. By Adelaide Kuudzerema Speaking at a women's political engagement workshop in Kadoma on Wednesday, Women and Law in Southern
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