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Women will not sit at the sidelines and watch others drafting the Constitution
Women's Coalition
June 09, 2009

The US International Visitor Programme provides opportunity for Zimbabwe women

The Deputy Chairperson of the Women's Coalition, Rutendo Hadebe recently returned from a US Embassy sponsored International visitor exchange programme which focused on "The role of NGOs in Promoting Women's Global Issues." Ms Hadebe was one of the 22 different countries representatives who had the opportunity to explore the Women rights issues in the United States. The programme included an overview of how the Federal system interfaced with Women's issues, how women's issues were dealt with at different state levels, meetings with potential funding and strategic partners, and sharing of ideas on issues that are common to women worldwide. The programme created a well of opportunity for women in Zimbabwe an the deputy chair is looking forward to give a report back session with members of the Women's Coalition and the Gender Forum.

Women will not sit at the sidelines and watch others drafting the Constitution

The Chairperson of the Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe, Emilia Muchawa made a presentation at the Civil Society leaders Constitutional Conference held at a local hotel in Harare recently. The Chairperson remarked that the Constitutional Reform Process was relevant and responsive for women and the current Constitution does not speak for the needs of women.

Ms Muchawa also stated that it was time to stand up as women so that their issues are at the centre of process as there are opportunities for women to input in the though no t a perfect process. She also remarked that women will not sit at the sidelines and watch others drafting the Constitution women of Zimbabwe this time will participate in the process.

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