constituteproject.org PDF generated: 26 Sep 2013, 21:48 15 Food security The State must-(a) encourage people to grow and store adequate food; (b) secure the establishment of adequate food reserves; and (c) encourage and promote adequate and proper nutrition through mass education and other appropriate means. 16 Culture (1) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must promote and preserve cultural values and practices which enhance the dignity, well-being and equality of Zimbabweans. (2) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level, and all Zimbabwean citizens, must endeavour to preserve and protect Zimbabwe's heritage. (3) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must take measures to ensure due respect for the dignity of traditional institutions. 17 Gender balance (1) The State must promote full gender balance in Zimbabwean society, and in particular-(a) the State must promote the full participation of women in all spheres of Zimbabwean society on the basis of equality with men; (b) the State must take all measures, including legislative measures, needed to ensure that-(i) both genders are equally represented in all institutions and agencies of government at every level; and (ii) women constitute at least half the membership of all Commissions and other elective and appointed governmental bodies established by or under this Constitution or any Act of Parliament; (c) the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must take practical measures to ensure that women have access to resources, including land, on the basis of equality with men. (2) The State must take positive measures to rectify gender discrimination and imbalances resulting from past practices and policies. Zimbabwe 2013 Page 8