"Looking at the Persons with Disabilities Bill (H.B.2,2023) it is clear that it's written from a Charity model which doesn't empower PWDs. We need the Bill to have a human rights approach," @GwiziSoneni@ParliamentZim#DisabilityRights
‘Now the young men are dropping out from school to minning and most probably the young girls into prostitution. This is the future of this community Penhalonga and the country as well. What generation are we going to have in a couple of years?’ says @namsM16
#makinggovernanceworkforpeople #inclusionmatters #youthinclusion #naturalresourcegovernance
Break free from silence. Our toll-free number, 080 101 88, is your lifeline to support and healing. Emthonjeni Women's Forum stands with you against gender-based violence. #EndGBV#BreakTheSilence
And when you pray tonight…pray for a revelation. We walk amongst the unknown, which makes our journey tricky. May God reveal all that is hidden to attack you and continue to fight all your unknown battles. The most dangerous thing.. is moving with people who are against you.
As the festive season gets into full swing, please do not ignore a complaint of abdominal pain in your children. It could be a symptom of appendicitis which is a surgical emergency and can be life threatening if left untreated. The worst cases of appendicitis in children I have
The commitment to human rights remains steadfast every day. On this International Human Rights Day, let's rekindle our dedication to ensuring dignity, equality, and justice for all. #HumanRightsDay#standUpForHumanRights
#DisabilityAwareness
As part of #16DaysOfActivism against #GBV & to commemorate #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPWD2023
Zimbabwe Lawyers For Human Rights sponsored a radio programme at Skyz Metro Radio Station 4/12/2023. The radio interview focused on #Section83 #RightsofPersonsWithDisabilities
of the Constitution of #Zimbabwe
🇿🇼 states -
The State must take appropriate measures, within the limits of the resources available to it, to ensure that #PWDs realise their full mental & physical potential, including measures-
(a) to enable them to become self reliant;
(b) to enable them to live with their families and participate in social, creative or recreational activities;
(c) to protect them from all forms of exploitation and abuse;
(d) to give them access to medical, psychological and functional treatment;
(e) to provide special facilities for their education; and
(f) to provide State-funded education and training where they need it
The radio interview was done at
Skyz Metro Presenter Donna & she did a good job!
it was an honour to be part of the radio guests along #HumanRightsLawyers Prisca Dube & Sipho Moyo
🎙 Programme outline 📻
● I emphasised on the importance of #EducationForAll, family support & that Inclusion must start in communities where #PWDs spend most of their time then push it to a national level implementation. #PWDS must take action when their rights are being violated by seeking legal help from professional Law -Organisations such #ZLHRLawyers
● #HumanRightsLawyer Prisca Dube unpacked section 83 and she also spoke on Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs for, with and by #PWDs
● #HumanRightsLawyer Sipho Moyo spoke on the #ZimDisabilityPolicy
● Soneni Gwizi parting words- let's develop a culture of celebrating 🍾 #PWDs in all sectors. We shouldn't wait for UN calendar events to appreciate or show support to #PWDs
● Prisca Dube parting words - To all #PWDs Zimbabwe Lawyers For Human Rights are waiting for you to guide & assist you where we can.
● Sipho Moyo parting words - the #DisabilityPolicy is very clear what it says about the #DisabilityRights
#DisabilityRights
#DisabilityJustice
#DisabilityInclusion
Let's treat #PWDs with respect 🙏
@ZLHRLawyers
Do's&Don'ts when you're assisting someone who uses a wheelchair♿
⭕Communicate ✓
⭕Ask for permission when to assist✓
⭕Don't push é wheelchair without warning é person✓
⭕Don't park é wheelchair without é breaks on✓
⭕Warn é person when u're about to tilt up é wheelchair✓
We are engaging the Portfolio Committee for Local Government & Public Works on inclusion of females as assessors in traditional courts for GBV-related issues. Identifying gaps & proposing Act review in alignment with Zimbabwe's Constitution. #Development#GenderEquality
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Children also have the right to access education, protection from economic and sexual exploitation, and should never be recruited into the military. Children must be protected by the courts, and should not to be detained or locked up in police cells. #PromotingChildrensRights
It's possible to be sexist without being hostile toward women.
Benevolent sexism is viewing women as warm but weak. It limits them to traditional gender roles.
We have to stop pigeonholing people based on their group. Gender is not a valid proxy for competence or character.