Zimbabwe
National Assembly
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Presidential-Parliamentary
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Bicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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Yes
Specialized body - Women's caucus
Zimbabwe Women's Parliamentary Caucus January 2001
About
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Nature
Permanent or temporary (ad-hoc)
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- Themes
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Women's caucus
Women's caucus
- Formal or informal
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Formal
- The caucus is open to male MPs
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No
- The caucus is cross-party
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No
- There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
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No information available
- Issues dealt with by the caucus
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- Successfully lobbied for the inclusion of specific measures to protect women’s rights in the following legislative processes: Sexual Offense act, Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 17 Bill- passed in September 2005;
Section 23 of the Lanchester House Constitution- part of the Declaration of Rights; Land reform;
Advocated to pass the Domestic Violence Act and to increase women in decision-making positions.
- Domestic Violence Bill, Second Offences Bill
- Active participation in the Constitution making process 2009-2013;
Gender mainstreaming review of existing gender insensitive legislation and policies
- The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
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Yes
- The caucus has a communication plan
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No
Contact information for the Committee
- Contact / Address
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No information available
- Phone
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No information available
- Fax number
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No information available
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- Web site