government and cabinet is far below the 50%.8 This is exacerbated by a lack of legislation to compel political parties to comply with constitutional provisions and to ensure implementation of the parity principle in drawing up party lists creates a gap for promotion and of equal access to leadership and decision making by women. We therefore appeal to the Commission to urge the Government of Zimbabwe to: a. Investigate all allegations of human rights violations, prosecute and punish those responsible and bring justice to victims; b. Realign all domestic legislation with the Constitution and fully implement the Constitution; c. Consider implementation of the gender parity principle in the appointment of senior government positions in line with the Constitutional provisions; and, d. Fulfill its obligations under the Charter, in order to ensure the enjoyment of all human rights by its citizens. #THIS AFRICAN INDEPENDENT COMMISSION Ends// 8 Zimbabwe SADC Gender Protocol Barometer 2017 OF OURS SHALL REMAIN