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The
People's Charter
Women
of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA)
December 07, 2006
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Zimbabweans,
united and resolute, announce:
- That after
26 years of independence, the freedoms and equal opportunities
we were promised have not been fulfilled;
- The dreams
we had of a good life - of dignity, comfort and security
- have become nightmares. Zimbabweans must dream once again and
turn their dreams into a living reality.
- We must keep
in mind, however, that we deserve better and we must not be afraid
to believe that we have the right to a brighter future and we
have the right to contribute to building it.
- And therefore,
we, the people of Zimbabwe, women, men and children, of all races,
tribes and religions, come together with respect for each other
and as equals to adopt this Charter, knowing that united we can
deliver its possibilities;
- And we undertake
to work together with strength, courage and hope, until all Zimbabweans
can live in a genuinely democratic country in peace and with dignity.
We
shall all be Free and Equal
- All Zimbabweans
shall be equal, regardless of gender, physical ability, colour,
national origin or tribe. Women's and children's rights shall
be promoted and protected;
- We shall
be educated about the rights and freedoms guaranteed to us by
our Constitution and by international law, both regional and universal;
and shall enjoy them freely;
- We shall
be free to meet, organise and speak our minds without fear or
intimidation.
People
Participating in Governance
- People shall
be informed of and encouraged to participate fully in all aspects
of how the country is managed and run, fully exercising their
rights as citizens;
- Any person
born in Zimbabwe shall be allowed to become a citizen of the country.
Birth certificates, national identity documents and passports
shall be easily available for all citizens;
- People shall
be free to choose the leaders they want, without fear and intimidation.
Leaders at all levels shall be chosen through free and fair elections,
without rigging;
- Women must
also be encouraged to take up leadership positions to ensure gender
balance;
- There shall
be an independent electoral supervisory commission to oversee
the conduct of elections and elections shall be monitored by neutral
observers, both local and international;
- People shall
be free to belong to the political party of their choice and shall
not be discriminated against because of the party they support;
- All other
arms of government, especially civil servants, police and army,
shall be non-partisan and shall effectively serve the interests
of the people.
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