Zimbabwe Gender Commission

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The Zimbabwe Gender Commission is an independent constitutional body mandated to promote gender equality, investigate gender-based discrimination, and advise on laws and policies affecting gender justice in Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe Gender Commission canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional commission
gender equality body
independent commission
constitutionalStatus independent
country Zimbabwe
focusArea discrimination based on customary practices
discrimination based on gender
discrimination based on marital status
discrimination based on pregnancy
discrimination based on sex
economic empowerment of women
gender mainstreaming in public institutions
gender-based violence
political participation of women
function conduct investigations on systemic gender discrimination
conduct research on gender issues
make recommendations to Parliament on gender-related legislation
monitor implementation of international and regional gender instruments ratified by Zimbabwe
promote public awareness on gender equality
goal achieve substantive gender equality
eliminate gender-based discrimination
promote gender justice
hasPower make recommendations to state institutions
require production of documents relevant to investigations
summon individuals and institutions to give evidence
jurisdiction Zimbabwe
legalBasis Constitution of Zimbabwe
mandate advise on laws and policies affecting gender equality
investigate gender-based discrimination
investigate possible violations of rights relating to gender
monitor issues concerning gender equality
promote gender equality
receive and consider complaints related to gender
recommend measures to promote gender justice
relatedTo National Peace and Reconciliation Commission
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
reportsTo Parliament of Zimbabwe
sector gender equality
human rights
subjectOf gender equality policies in Zimbabwe
reports on gender-based discrimination in Zimbabwe
typeOfBody Chapter 12 independent commission

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Constitution of Zimbabwe establishes Zimbabwe Gender Commission