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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been working in Zimbabwe since 1980. It has witnessed firsthand the dramatic changes that took place in Zimbabwe from the very beginning and supported the work of civil society organisations in times of crisis. The work of the Foundation focuses on re-establishing the rule of law, liberal democracy and a free market economy, which have been virtually destroyed by the repressive regime currently in power. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Harare advocates the protection of the remaining democratic and constitutional liberties with the aim of expanding these once political change has taken place.
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Zimbabwe After Mugabe with David Coltart and Dumisani Muleya
On the second episode of Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast, we travel to Zimbabwe. About a year ago, the former president, Robert Mugabe, passed away at the age of 95. After 37 years in power, he was overthrown in a military coup only two years earlier, in 2017. Mugabe's successor Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke of reforms for the country in that he now affectionately refers to as a new dispensation and second republic.
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Covid-19: A Time for Introspection in Zimbabwe
As of today, my government imposes a 21-day lockdown without the necessary measures in place, at the very least of ensuring that we have water supply. We hear of deaths happening in people’s homes yet our government tells us that only one Zimbabwean has succumbed to the Coronavirus. We know it’s not true and we are worried for our dear lives.
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Photo Collage of COVID-19 Change and Challenges in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s economy is primarily informal. The southern African nation, with a score of 60,6 percent, has the world’s second largest informal economy after Bolivia (62,3 percent), according to the International Monetary Fund. This picture book provides an overview of the pandemic’s effects on Zimbabwe and its people through pictures.
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“The government is supporting both local and international organisations that are supporting government in the implementation of set policies, especially those that are supporting women and youth — which has been the case for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.” Tanzania’s Registrar of Non-Governmental Organisations, Ms Vickness Mayao speaking at the #FemaleForwardInternational event in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The FNF Tanzania office hosted an alumni event with women in different sectors that have been part of projects supported by the Foundation in the country. The event was also an opportunity for networking and it offered basic soft skills training for the alumni.
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🆕 On the new episode of the Let's Talk Human Rights podcast, host Nangamso Kwinana is joined by Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi, who is the force behind Uganda opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Barbara is a women and children, particularly the girl child activist focusing on encouraging young women and girls to prioritise their education. As you may know, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence starts today. We want to take this opportunity to dedicate today's podcast episode to women in Africa. "I'm very proud of the women that have come out to speak against violence towards women. Women have been taught to keep secret what happens in their bedrooms, so for one to come up and speak out, I find that to be applaudable." Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi #16Days #EndViolence 🎧 Listen to the podcast here (also available on Spotify and iTunes podcasts): https://iono.fm/e/1129399
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We ask, how can women better reach their goals in society, politics or at work? Risper Kemunto Onguti's political activism started whilst she was in school where she served as the vice chairperson of the student union. Fast forward to the future, she currently serves as a member of the Kisii County Assembly, an administrative unit in Kenya. In the assembly, she serve as the deputy leader of the majority party, a position she has held for the last eight years. Through this position, women interests are debated, canvassed and decided at the table of decision making. Watch her #FemaleForward profile to learn more about her political journey. In this series we feature 15 female politicians who are participants of the Africa Liberal Network’s Women’s Empowerment Programme for 2021 in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. https://www.freiheit.org/sub-saharan-africa/focus/female-forward
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