Violence impedes women participation in politics

THE majority of Zimbabwean women are not keen on participating in politics and occupying positions, due to the violent nature of the country’s political system, the Women Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCZ) has said.

In a dialogue session titled Women in Decision Making and Participation in Elections, held in Mutare last Friday, women participants said although progress had been made in increasing the participation of women in politics in Zimbabwe, violence had remained a major impediment.

WCZ Manicaland chapter chairperson, Irene Takundwa said women participation in governance issues was generally low because of fear.

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