Chinomona Urges Greater Role for Women in Post-Conflict Recovery

President of the Senate, Hon. M. M. Chinomona, has articulated Zimbabwe’s position during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Forum of Women Parliamentarians’ draft resolution on the role of parliamentarians in establishing robust post-conflict management mechanisms and restoring just and lasting peace.

Hon. Chinomona yesterday emphasised that lasting peace is not achieved simply by ending conflict, but through justice, inclusion, and the meaningful participation of voices that are often excluded, particularly women and youth.

“Lasting peace is not achieved by ending conflict alone, but by justice, inclusion, and the meaningful participation of often excluded voices, especially women and youth,” Hon. Chinomona said.

She further underscored the critical role of women parliamentarians in peace processes, warning that excluding them weakens prospects for sustainable recovery and stability.

“Women parliamentarians are quintessential in the peace processes; leaving them out risks weakening sustainable recovery and stability because women and girls are not only beneficiaries of peace but essential architects of it,” she said.

Hon. Chinomona noted that, guided by Zimbabwe’s Constitution, Parliament is strengthening conflict management systems and monitoring peacebuilding efforts while advancing protection from gender-based violence through enforcement mechanisms and survivor support services aligned with the National Gender Policy (2025–2030).

She said peace and good governance remain central to national development under the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030).

Through initiatives such as the Zimbabwe Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, cooperation on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, and a focus on inclusive law-making and oversight, she said Parliament continues to strengthen trust, prevent relapse into conflict, and promote democracy, accountability, and civic engagement.

Hon. Chinomona concluded that inclusive parliamentary engagement remains key to sustaining peace and ensuring long-term stability.