Parliament of Zimbabwe Partners to Advance Governance and Gender Equality

The Parliament of Zimbabwe has entered into strategic partnerships with five key organisations through the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing collaboration on governance, gender equality, and evidence-based policymaking.

The MoUs were signed with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ), IDinsight, Gender & Media Connect (GMC), the Legal Resources Foundation (LRF), and the Women’s Action Group (WAG) during a ceremony held in Harare.

Under the agreements, each partner will contribute specific expertise to strengthen Parliament’s legislative, oversight, and representation functions. The Law Society of Zimbabwe will assist Parliament with legislative drafting and legal research, ensuring that laws are sound, consistent, and in line with constitutional principles.

IDinsight will provide data-driven analysis and evidence-based insights to improve parliamentary decision-making and strengthen oversight on national policies and programmes.

Gender & Media Connect will focus on promoting gender mainstreaming within parliamentary work and amplifying women’s voices in legislative processes, while the Legal Resources Foundation will play a key role in public legal education and enhancing access to justice, particularly for marginalized communities.

The Women’s Action Group will work closely with Parliament to advance gender-responsive legislation and promote women’s empowerment across social and economic sectors.

Speaking during the ceremony, parliamentary representatives emphasised that these partnerships reaffirm Parliament’s commitment to inclusive governance, human rights, and evidence-informed national development.

The initiative is expected to strengthen collaboration between Parliament and civil society, ensuring that legislative and policy decisions reflect the needs and aspirations of all Zimbabweans, particularly women and vulnerable groups.