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Zanzibar Pushes for Gender Parity in Politics
Zanzibar Pushes for Gender Parity in Politics
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Tanzania's recent gender equality and youth inclusion policies include raising the minimum marriage age for girls to 18 and providing training to ensure... 07.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Zanzibar launched a gender policy and desk structure for political parties, aiming for 40% female representation in leadership and ultimately a 50/50 gender balance.Launched during the UN-backed campaign against gender-based violence "16 Days of Activism", Zanzibar's new gender policy aims to ensure equal participation of women and men in all political processes, aligning with Tanzania's international commitments to gender equality.The policy's success depends on political parties' commitment, as women remain significantly underrepresented in Zanzibar's politics (37% in the House of Representatives, mostly via special seats), despite recent legal reforms promoting gender equality and safety in political processes.Several Zanzibar political parties expressed support for the new gender policy, with some already implementing internal gender initiatives and others feeling empowered to pursue leadership roles. The policy's implementation was framed as essential for Zanzibar's overall development.
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Zanzibar Pushes for Gender Parity in Politics
Ekaterina Shilova
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Tanzania's recent gender equality and youth inclusion policies include raising the minimum marriage age for girls to 18 and providing training to ensure effective implementation of female- and youth-positive reforms.
Zanzibar launched a gender policy and desk structure for political parties, aiming for 40% female representation in
leadership and ultimately a 50/50 gender balance.
Launched during the UN-backed campaign against
gender-based violence "16 Days of Activism", Zanzibar's new gender policy aims to ensure equal participation of women and men in all political processes, aligning with Tanzania's international commitments to gender equality.
The policy's success depends on political parties' commitment, as women remain significantly underrepresented in
Zanzibar's politics (37% in the House of Representatives, mostly via special seats), despite recent legal reforms promoting gender equality and safety in political processes.
Several Zanzibar political parties expressed support for the new gender policy, with some already implementing internal gender initiatives and others feeling empowered to pursue leadership roles. The policy's implementation was framed as essential for Zanzibar's overall development.
