Report of the 2015 International Women’s Day Stakeholder Commemorations
perceptions, among men and among women. He concluded his presentation by
looking at strategies for engaging men and boys to address GBV as follows:
Establishment of local level men’s chapters (a chapter consist of at least 30
men who gather monthly to dialogue on topical gender related issues affecting
their community).
Adoption of a culturally sensitive community entry strategy through engaging
relevant community authorities’ i.e. Provincial and District Administrators,
chiefs and other key stakeholders.
Working with local community leadership i.e. chiefs, religious leaders,
councillors etc.
k) Action Points and Way forward
There is need for long term mentorship for women in decision making to
ensure that they can clearly articulate issues and are more effective in the
execution of their duties. Stakeholders should deliberately target Young
Women and mentor them so that they can be groomed to become future
leaders.
There is need to clearly define Minimum Standards of Participation of Women
in different spheres such as Politics, Economy etc.
Continuous investment in sensitisation programs should be made since
societal attitudes take time to change. Radio programs were warmly received
by the general public. ZHRC should consider the continued use of the radio
platforms in its sensitisation efforts to reach out to the people especially radio
stations that use the vernacular languages.
Appropriate socialisation of children is essential since it will determine their
behaviour and demeanour in their adulthood.
ZHRC should strive to have increased participation of various stakeholders in
its activities. Such events should be held in an open environment (such as
Harare Gardens) and the invitations be extended to the general populace so
that the ordinary women in society can take time to reflect on what the day
stands for in their lives and their struggle for emancipation.
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