To mark International Women’s Day today, Zimbabwean women, supported by IDASA, an institute building sustainable democratic societies in collaboration with Africa and global partners launched a book titled, “ Compromise or Compromised”, an assessment of democracy in transitional Zimbabwe.
The book analyses the state of democracy in Zimbabwe since the signing of the Global Political Agreement in 2008. According to the 2013 Democracy Index, the country is far from achieving the democratic ideal.
Speaking at the launch, Deputy Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, Teresa Mugadza, said the book which tackles issues to do with human dignity, accountability, elections, participation, as well as civil and political rights was critical in regenerating the women’s movement.
“ Usually our story as women is told by others but I am glad we have the voices of young women in this book telling our own story. This book is a proper reflection of what is happening in the country and it is critical in rejuvenating the women’s movement,” she said.
One of the authors, Barbra Nyangairi said: “ By reading the book one will know what democracy would be like if discussed by women. As women we feel that elections have been used as a rubber stamp with little participation from the citizens,”
The all-female book was authored by Kudakwashe Chitsike, Amy Eaglestone, Teresa Mugadza, Tsitsi Mhlanga, Rumbidzai Dube, Barbra Nyangaira, Revai Makanje and Mary Samkele Ncube.
The project was funded by the Embassy of Denmark.
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