Articles about Politics Support Unit
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Wendy Chiriri
23 May 12
Regional relevance: Zimbabwe
Gender Links gave me essential knowledge on the SADC protocol on gender and development. It turned me into a much more confident woman. I am now able to speak in the Council chamber with confidence. I attribute my success to other women and men who have supported me, as I have worked hand in hand with them. These... [read more]
Young women must claim their space in politics
25 April 12 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC), Zimbabwe
Politics and decision-making in Africa is largely dominated by men and young women are yet to claim their space in this field. In Zimbabwe and indeed in Africa, very few young women occupy positions in politics and decision-making. What has been lacking is the grooming and nurturing of young women to assume... [read more]
Pressure mounts for 5050 legislated quota as Namibia Alliance focal point makes submission to Law Reform Commission
10 April 12
The NANGOF Trust gender sector, which is the Southern Africa Alliance focal network in Namibia, handed a 5050 submission to the Chairperson of the Law Reform and Development Commission,SackyShangalaon 14 March at a consultation meeting withcivil society.The regional Alliance Secretariat based at Gender Links and the... [read more]
Zimbabwe: WIPSUCCF programme benefitting women in Chimanimani West
10 April 12
"The Constituency consultative forum programme (CCF) instilled in us a sense of courage and determination. Before we got involved with the programme we were downtrodden and our low self-esteem showed even in the way we dressed" said Mrs Netsai Sinaravo Mutendadzamera speaking at the International Women's Day... [read more]
First Zimbabwe Gender Justice and Local Government Summit and Awards
03 April 12 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: Zimbabwe
The first Zimbabwe Gender Justice Local Government Summit and Awards ended in Kadoma on 29 March with a call for the new Constitution to enshrine gender equality and ensure women's equal participation and representation in decision-making.
High level delegates from Councils, local government associations, Non... [read more]
Governance Cluster meeting and the relaunch of the 50/50 campaign
03 October 11
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
The Alliance governance cluster led by Women in Politics Support Unit (WiPSU) with support from Gender Links in its capacity as the coordinating NGO convened its first meeting with governance national focal points. [read more]
Zimbabwe: 50/50 Yes we must
31 August 11
The Zimbabwe Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe officially re-launched the 5050 campaign at a high profile event attended by over 300 women and men on 4 August 2011 at Crowne Plaza in Harare. Women in Politics Support Unit in its capacity as the Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance Gender and Governance... [read more]
Zimbabwe: Gender and governance cluster meets, signs MOUs
31 August 11
The gender and governance cluster of the Alliance convened its first regional meeting in Harare on the 4th August bringing together focal points from nine SADC countries. Participants came up with a strategic plan that will be shared on the Alliance website and next issue of the e-newsletter. [read more]
50/50 yes we must!
05 August 11
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
The governance cluster of the Southern African Gender Protocol Alliance has called on SADC governments to redouble their efforts to attain the target of gender parity in all areas of decision-making by 2015. [read more]
Note from the editor
17 June 11
Welcome to the 17th edition of Roadmap to Equality! tracking progress toward the ratification and implementation and of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development.
The most exciting gender achievement this month may very well be the legalisation of a 30% quota for women’s representation in Mauritius.... [read more]
The most exciting gender achievement this month may very well be the legalisation of a 30% quota for women’s representation in Mauritius.... [read more]
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