ZIMBABWEANS HAVE REJECTED THE PVO BILL: WILL THE PARLIAMENT LISTEN?

Today I celebrate the people of Zimbabwe. They have turned out in their thousands around the country to attend the public hearings being held by the Parliament on two important proposed laws – the Private

One person is attempting to speak out against the #PVObill , and this has been the reaction.

Igniting Change, One Youth at a Time. 🔥 We're a youth-led beacon for progress, dedicated to nurturing full participation in governance with advocacy, mobilization, and capacity building. #YouthinGovernance #YouthDecide
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Chaotic. Embarrassing. Clownfest
This is exactly what happens when elite politicians bus thugs to disrupt public hearings. This is precisely the intention of the PVO Bill, erode and reduce public participation in governance to a circus. What is to be done?

Empowering the future leaders of Zimbabwe to create a positive change! 🌟🇿🇼 Together, we're shaping a brighter tomorrow. #YouthDecideZimbabwe #YouthEmpowerment #YouthinGovernance .Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe WELEAD TRUST ZIMCODD

The  #PVOBill public hearing in Chinhoyi has been disrupted; now, people are shouting at each other. Some of the parliamentarians have left.

Chaos broke out at the Masvingo Civic Centre during the #PVOBill hearing as suspected political actors stirred up violence, disrupting the meeting. After nine submissions, only one person expressed support for the bill, leading to an early conclusion of the meeting.

Breaking 💥 4-H Zimbabwe has been shortlisted by World Justice Project for Strengthening the Rule of Law foundation for democracy.

4-H has been recognised for it’s work in *Enhancing Meaningful Youth Participation in Natiional Development, Peace Building and Political Processes in Zimbabwe*

#PWDBill public hearing in Chinhoyi, we have received reports that the chosen venue is not wheelchair-friendly, highlighting a significant oversight in planning. This is an important moment to reflect on the true accessibility of our public spaces. #Accessibility #Inclusivity

One lady gave a practical example of how she’s got a child with a disability but government is failing to even give her a 20 dollars for the social grant yet you have an NGO thats cushioning her for 90 dollars a month and you have the PVO bill hayi bo

📣 Hey Young Zimbabweans! 🇿🇼 Your future is being shaped now & your voice is the blueprint. Join the public hearings on May 17 and be the architects of change! 🏛️✍️ #ShapeYourFuture #YouthDecide #PVOBill #DisabilityBill #BeHeard

'As youth we are calling for spaces that empower us to thrive individually and collectively. Spaces that nurture our talents and ambitions. Spaces that enable us to shape the future for our communities',said Phillip Fungurai during the #WhatYouthWant X-spaces we hosted. Dhara Blessed Mhlanga HSTV

The YES Symposium by ZIMCODD was a transformative experience. I realized the power of collective action in shaping a future built on honesty, transparency, n accountability. We are the leaders of today and tomorrow. So if not now then when? If not us then who?
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Phillip Fungurai, a #WhatYouthWant co-author yesterday, spoke during the X-Spaces.He emphasised that youth concerns are not taken seriously based on the experiences he encountered during the research.He said youth are willing to engage.This was supported by Learnmore Munhangu🇿🇼. Stay tuned.

Selected from a pool of 424 submissions from 109 countries, 4-H Zimbabwe has made it to the top 30 finalists in the world, one of the 4 countries in Africa and the only country in Zimbabwe to be selected.

An exciting thread on the lessons and AHA moments from the Youth Engage Symposium hosted by ZIMCODD.

Let’s have a look at the reflections shared by the Matabeleland South Integrity Icons who were part of the symposium….

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1/2 Learnmore Munhangu🇿🇼 said 'Young people are very interested in the issues of democracy and are ready to participate. There is a misconception around youth participation. We have been doing youth work, and we have never struggled to mobilise youth to take part in any programme.

Phillip Fungurai, a #WhatYouthWant co-author yesterday, spoke about the X-Spaces.He emphasised that youth concerns are not taken seriously based on the experiences he encountered during the research. He said youth are willing to engage.This was supported by Learnmore Munhangu🇿🇼. Stay tuned.

#ICYMI Learnmore Munhangu, a human rights campaigner expressed that the PVO amendment bill have many negative impact on Civil Society Organisations.

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Dear friends of WELEAD Trust, thank you so much for tuning in last night on the #WhatYouthWant X-Spaces. Your contributions were taken seriously, and we appreciate your efforts to advance youth concerns in Zimbabwe. Dhara Blessed Mhlanga HSTV Namatai Kwekweza🇿🇼 Makomborero Carl Muropa Tatenda Kutsirayi🇿🇼 Learnmore Munhangu🇿🇼