‘Youth, men’s involvement towards gender parity critical’

Youths should take ownership and promote gender equality if Zimbabwe is to fulfil its pledge for parity as enunciated in this year’s global theme for International Women’s Day.

Addressing participants at a film screening event held to commemorate International Women’s Day at the United States Public Affairs Section in Harare last week, hosted by Organising 4 Zimbabwe, feminist and human rights activist, who is also the director of Sally’s Institute, Sally Dura, said it was important for youths to play a leading role in advocacy efforts that promoted gender parity.

“Different gender roles come with responsibility and it is time that youths took charge,” she said.

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