Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights Health workers views on the constitution Public Service, Defence Forces, Police Force, Prison Service and their Commissions Most of the respondents made reference to the Police Force and the Defence Forces. They believe that the constitution should define the duties of the defence forces and police. It should ensure that the powers of the police are limited and exclude the military from civilian policing. In addition, it should state that security forces should be apolitical and respect and protect human rights of the people. State Protection The constitution must guarantee citizens protection from excesses of the state and from enemies of the state. BILL OF RIGHTS Right to a decent life Everyone has a right to live above the poverty datum line Non-discrimination 22 participants had particular interest in fighting discrimination. 9% argue that there should be equal representation of all classes of the society in decision- making and that race. 77% believe gender and ethnicity should not be a basis for discrimination. It is with this that the achievement of a society with gender equality and equity and in turn ensures development can be achieved (14). Right to Education 17 respondents demand that the right to education should be constitutionally protected. 59% of them feel that it should be accessible and affordable to all regardless of socio-economic status and that the constitution should also guarantee the existence of a safety net to vulnerable groups such as orphans, the elderly, terminally ill who are unable to send their siblings, children and grandchildren to school. 41% of respondents say modern technology should be available to all e.g. computers, free education to all Zimbabweans up to a certain level and that first aid education should be made mandatory in schools. Among other factors Media Freedom 44 respondents felt that the constitution should guarantee media freedom. 77% expressed that media freedom can only be enjoyed in an environment that respects the freedom of speech and expression. 23% said the constitution should ensure access to information regarding people’s welfare and the country. Freedom of Religion and Association 56% and 44% of respondents indicated that the constitution must protect one’s choice to belong to a religion and denomination and freedom of association respectively. Elections 7 respondents believe the right of every citizen to vote. 71% said the right should be protected in the new constitution while 28% feel that parameters should be put in place in order to guarantee free and fair elections called for elections to be internationally observed. Page|5