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Coalition in Zimbabwe-Regional Office serves as a hub for regional advocacy on the resolution of Zimbabwe's multi-facated challenges, crystallizing around what is commonly refered to as the ''Zimbabwe's question''.

We are writing to inform you about the premiere of a new video in our Constitution at 11 Interview Series, which captures critical insights from civil society on key bills currently before the Zimbabwean Parliament. "Civil Society Speaks: Gender Equality Implications of Key Bills in Zimbabwe's Parliament" (youtube.com) On May 30th, 2024, the Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) and the Women In Politics Support Unit (WIPSU) convened an important engagement with Zimbabwe's Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Women's Affairs and the Parliamentary Women's Caucus.  The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the gender equality implications of five bills that are currently tabled in Parliament: The Criminal Laws Amendment Bill The Administration of Estates Bill The Persons with Disability Bill The PVO Amendment Bill The Death Penalty Abolition Bill During this gathering, representatives from leading women's rights organizations, including WCOZ, WIPSU, @wlsazw, @jctzimbabwe, and @veritaszim, shared their perspectives and analysis on how these proposed legislative changes could impact the pursuit of gender equality in Zimbabwe. "Civil Society Speaks: Gender Equality Implications of Key Bills in Zimbabwe's Parliament" (youtube.com) We are now honored to present highlights from this important discussion in a new video premiere of our ZEEM TV Constitution at 11 Interview Series. This video provides a unique opportunity for you to hear directly from civil society experts on these critical issues. "Civil Society Speaks: Gender Equality Implications of Key Bills in Zimbabwe's Parliament" (youtube.com) Please feel free to share this invitation with your networks as well.  We look forward to your viewership and continuing our partnership in the fight for gender equality and social justice in Zimbabwe. You can also take some time to watch previous videos of the Constitution At 11 Interview Series. #TheConstituation #ConstitutionAt11 Nyasha Nhau on Rights of Persons with Disability (youtube.com) We need to build a movement towards nationhood | Effie Ncube on #ConstitutionaAt11 (youtube.com) #ConstitutionAt11 Series: Sovereignty & Supremacy: Zim's Constitutional Framework | Dzikamai Bere (youtube.com) Use the Constitution to Empower Women & Girls (youtube.com)

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