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Calls
for immediate conclusion of the cabinet formations talks
Feminist
Education Political Project
October
16, 2008
As
women of Zimbabwe we are alarmed by the continuous and undue stalling
in the cabinet formation talks. We note with concern that this has
consequently delayed the implementation of the Global Political
Agreement (GPA) which came into force on the 15th of September 2008
providing for immediate implementation upon signature.
We are alarmed
that the delay in forming a Cabinet has prolonged the suffering
of Zimbabweans, in particular women and children. As women, we are
calling upon the Principals to immediately for a Cabinet so that
the New Government can urgently begin to address the pressing issues
we face on a daily basis that is access to food, clean water, electricity,
health facilities and sanitation among others.
There must be
the immediate formation of Cabinet and setting up of the New Government
that takes seriously the commitments made in the GPA to gender parity.
We re-iterate
our continuous call on the leasers of the political parties to stop
political posturing and advancing selfish individual interests.
This is not about specific party agendas nor is it about individual
glory, rather; this is about the country and the people of Zimbabwe.
As the GPA says, we must put Zimbabwe first.
We believe that
the GPA provides an adequate framework to begin to meaningfully
deliver results to address the needs of the people of Zimbabwe.
Therefore, the political parties must recognize the need to work
together. Thus a 're-orientation of attitudes' is imperative
if sustainable progress is to be attained.
We further demand
the following urgent needs to be met immediately;
- availability
of affordable and accessible food
- provision
of accessible clean water and electricity
- provision
of affordable and accessible health services including ARVs
- restoration
of a functional education system
- easy access
to our cash in the banks
The people of
Zimbabwe have suffered enough. The suffering must stop NOW!
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