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Matabeleland South Lawmaker Sipho Mokone has advocated for measures that guarantees free participation of women into politics, as many are back stepping because of victimisation.
This call came in after the Matobo violence were alleged Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) women supporters and members were assaulted and stripped off their clothes.
Speaking during question and answer session last week Mokone urged the Ministry of Women Affairs and other commission that deals with women to make laws that protect women.
“Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, 15th October 2022, it was the International Rural Women’s Day and we join the whole world in commemorating this day. Mr. Speaker, it is my wish that we see more women becoming more involved in all societal spheres, be it economic and political, in line with Sustainable Development Goal Number 5 which speaks about gender equality.
“When looking at women in politics, I would like to actually bring it to your attention that women have been victimised in politics and we have seen pictures of women wearing their undergarments as far as it is a violation of women’s rights.
As I conclude Mr. Speaker, it is my prayer that the Minister of Women’s Affairs come to this august House and address the House on the measures that are being taken to make sure that women participate in politics freely without being victimised because women are now afraid of getting involved in politics.
“Again, I would like to also urge the Minister of Women’s Affairs to tell this House on what measures have been taken to assist women who have been victimised so far in politics, especially women in Matabeleland South Province. I thank you,” said Mokone.
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