Stakeholders Express Concern over Slow-Paced  Implementation of Affirmative Action

Stakeholders express concern over slow-paced  implementation of Affirmative Action

Nearly a year after Gha­na passed the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act in July 2024, stakeholders have expressed concern over the slow pace of its implementation and called for urgent steps to opera­tionalise the law. At a national dialogue held yesterday in Accra, civil society groups, government officials, and international partners gathered to assess progress and renew their commitment to ensuring that the law delivers on its promise of…

Officials urge review of gender bill to address men’s representation  - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Officials urge review of gender bill to address men’s representation – CITEZW By Ndumiso Tshuma Zimbabwe’s Gender Equality Bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at promoting equal rights and representation across genders, has been delayed amid growing concerns that the draft law risks marginalising men while advancing women’s empowerment. The bill, designed to align with Zimbabwe’s constitutional principles and development goals, has s…

Officials urge review of gender bill to address men’s representation

By Ndumiso Tshuma The bill, designed to align with Zimbabwe’s constitutional principles and development goals, has sparked debate over whether its focus on women unintentionally excludes the challenges faced by men in communities across the country. Thabiso Nyathi, an administrative officer at the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, warned that without careful balancing, the legislation could undermine the country’s broader goal of gender parity. “The …