7. Security
Women demand that:
1. The Police, Army and other security arms of Government should be apolitical and
should uphold the rule of law on a non partisan basis. This includes ensuring proper
procedures are followed for arrest, investigation and detention of all offenders. The
police army and other security army should ensure they uphold fundamental human
rights in the course of their duty.
2. The Judiciary should regain its mandate of being an independent and impartial arm of
Government and facilitate justice. This includes providing training on human rights and
democracy.
3. The Constitution must protect women against arbitrary displacement from one’s home or
habitual place of residence (as happened during Operation Murambatsvina)
4. Women must be considered as a vulnerable group when it comes to security and must
always be considered a priority in any security threatening situation. Police, the Army
and other security arms have to be trained in women’s security issues and appropriate
response.
5. The state is obliged to offer security and other humanitarian support to internally
displaced persons and must involve them in planning their rehabilitation or resettlement.
8. The Media Freedoms
Women demand that :
1. Freedom of expression must be a guaranteed right. This entails the repeal of repressive
and unjust laws such AIPPA and POSA and BSA to be replaced by a more
accommodating legislation which takes the needs of the citizens first, especially women.
The recognition of the right of freedom of expression and association of Zimbabwe
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2. The right to form and hold opinions is critical for women. They should be able to have
and express these without fear.
3. The women require freedom of print, electronic as well as artistic media. The state has
an obligation to guarantee these fully and encourage an environment that limits control
and censorship