Sweden Ambassador Nicola Clase led the UN Women Board on a five-day trip to Zimbabwe last week. President Mnangagwa told the group that gender equality helps national growth. The Board checked out programs that support women in business. They saw safer marketplaces in Epworth and Umzingwane built with EU money. They also visited a tech center in Bulawayo where women improve their textile products.
The Board toured a knowledge hub in Murehwa and met young women learning digital skills. One participant said these skills give rural women more independence. The group talked with top officials about better policies for women in business. They also met with women who run civil society groups to discuss barriers in the digital economy. Parliament Speaker Mudenda said women need full roles in business and government.
The Board promised to keep helping successful programs grow. They want to make sure gender equality remains important in Zimbabwe. Both sides agreed to work together for women and girls. Ambassador Clase praised the country for having good gender equality laws. She asked the government to make sure these laws work better in real life.
The Board toured a knowledge hub in Murehwa and met young women learning digital skills. One participant said these skills give rural women more independence. The group talked with top officials about better policies for women in business. They also met with women who run civil society groups to discuss barriers in the digital economy. Parliament Speaker Mudenda said women need full roles in business and government.
The Board promised to keep helping successful programs grow. They want to make sure gender equality remains important in Zimbabwe. Both sides agreed to work together for women and girls. Ambassador Clase praised the country for having good gender equality laws. She asked the government to make sure these laws work better in real life.
