Rutendo Mazhindu
Zim Now Reporter
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission on Wednesday launched its new gender and disability inclusion policies, alongside a comprehensive Strategic Plan for 2025-2029. The initiatives, unveiled in Harare, are designed to significantly improve participation for all citizens, with a particular emphasis on ensuring women and persons with disabilities have equal access to every facet of the electoral cycle.
The new framework addresses critical areas such as voter education, candidate registration, accessible polling infrastructure, and the voting process itself. ZEC Chairperson, Justice Priscilla Chigumba, underscored the commission's commitment to these principles.
"Successful implementation hinges on the activated participation of all stakeholders," Justice Chigumba stated. "We want to affirm our commitment to ensuring every citizen is afforded an opportunity to exercise their democratic rights. The gender policy provides equal opportunities for men and women to actively participate in democratic elections, which advance gender equality and equality."
The strategic plan and its accompanying policies are firmly aligned with Zimbabwe's overarching national goals, including Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). These national blueprints prioritize inclusive governance and social justice, making ZEC's new framework a crucial step in their realization.
Deputy Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Advocate Norbert Mazungunye, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the synchronicity between the new policies and national development objectives. "The policies, including the strategic plan, are tailor-made to enhance equal participation of all stakeholders in electoral processes. It is in sync with NDS1 and in tandem with Vision 2030. The vision can only become a reality through addressing gender parity. Gender mainstreaming is important because it ensures men and women have equal rights in society."
The launch event saw a broad representation of key stakeholders, including the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, the National Disability Board, UN Women, and various civil society organizations dedicated to promoting inclusive governance. This diverse attendance signals a collaborative approach to the implementation of these vital policies.
Looking ahead, ZEC announced that it will now embark on an extensive stakeholder engagement drive
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