Zimbabwe: Women Push Back Against Gender Commission Scrapping Plans

Women mostly informal traders in Harare have expressed concern over proposals to scrap the Zimbabwe Gender Commission with many calling for reforms rather than outright abolition.

A street survey conducted by 263Chat captured a range of views from ordinary citizens highlighting concerns over gender equality, economic priorities and the effectiveness of public institutions.

Some respondents said the Commission had performed well in the 10 years that it has existed and dissolving it would be a…