A clarion call has been made to governments and institutions to pave way for increased women’s participation in political spaces as this is key to increased democracy. Despite the commitment made by most development agencies operating on the ground to mainstream gender into their programmes, women
Traditional leaders, who are the custodians of the customary law and norms, have been identified as key players in ending gender-based violence. Many rural women are abused with no hope of help from police and social workers because of the geographical and infrastructural challenges. However, traditional leaders
Article 17 of the Zimbabwean Constitution adopted in 2013 guarantees gender equality in all areas of decision-making, but the Constitution only spells out a quota for women in parliament, not in any other area, including local government.
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