Sharleen Mohammed
ZIMBABWE has taken a significant step in promoting regional integration, climate resilience, gender equality, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
During the 55th SADC-PF session in Luanda, Angola, the Parliament of Zimbabwe presented its progress report on the resolutions from the 54th SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly Session held in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Speaking at the SADC Parliamentry Forum, member of parliament and Chairperson of Zimbabwe’s Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, Hon. Maybe Mbowa said that Parliament of Zimbabwe is committed to regional integration, climate resilience, gender equality, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
Zimbabwe has established a parliamentary technical committee on climate change and promulgated Statutory Instrument 150 of 2023, which regulates the thriving carbon credits trading opportunities for climate action in Zimbabwe.
“We are dedicated to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development,” said Hon. Mbowa.
The country has also launched a skills development program targeting citizens in rural areas, including women and girls, and has enacted the domestic violence act and launched the National Strategy to prevent and address Gender-Based Violence.
A member of the Zimbabwe delegation, Hon. Lynette Karenyi said: “We must work together to address the challenges facing our people, particularly women and youth.”
The report also highlighted Zimbabwe’s efforts in promoting inclusivity and gender responsiveness in climate change, formulating legal frameworks for environmental rehabilitation, and facilitating capacity building for women and youths in agriculture.
“We are committed to creating a brighter future for all Zimbabweans,” added Hon. Mbowa.
The Plenary Assembly continues today, receiving reports from the Standing Committees, including the Democracy Governance and Human Rights Committee, the Human Social Development and Special Programmes Committees.
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