Zimbabwe is currently at a critical moment in its democratic journey. The ongoing process under the Constitution Amendment Bill (No. 3) presents a significant opportunity for citizens to influence the future of governance, rights, and representation in the country. For young women, this moment is not only important, it is defining.
At the heart of this process is a constitutional obligation. Section 141 of the Constitution mandates Parliament to facilitate public involvement in its legislative processes, while Section 328(3) reinforces the requirement for public consultation in any constitutional amendment. These provisions are not symbolic, they are a direct invitation for citizens to participate meaningfully in shaping national decisions.
In line with these constitutional provisions, the Parliament of Zimbabwe has officially called for public submissions and is currently conducting public hearings across the country. This creates both the space and the mandate for young women to step forward and contribute their voices, experiences, and perspectives.
For young women who have gone through the Leadership and Economic Mentorship Hubs (LEMHs) journey, this call is especially significant. You are leaders, you are change agents, and you carry lived realities that reflect the everyday experiences of women and girls across communities. Your voice is not just relevant, it is necessary in shaping policies that affect participation, leadership, rights, and opportunities for women and girls in Zimbabwe.
This is therefore a call to action. Young women are encouraged to actively engage with the Amendment Bill by submitting their views, concerns, and recommendations. Participation does not require perfection or technical expertise, it requires honesty, clarity, and courage.
To guide your submission, consider reflecting on the following:
1. What concerns you about the Amendment Bill?
2. What would you want to see protected or strengthened for women and girls?
3. What changes would you propose to ensure greater inclusion, equality, and opportunity?
Submissions collected will be consolidated and supported through the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe’s Technical Constitutional Drafting Room, ensuring that young women’s voices are strengthened and formally submitted to Parliament in a credible and impactful manner.
Beyond written submissions, young women are also strongly encouraged to attend public hearings taking place in their respective communities. These spaces provide a direct platform to speak, be heard, and influence the national discourse in real time.
Recognising that some may require support in articulating or submitting their views, the TaLI team is available to provide assistance. Young women can reach out via WhatsApp on 0783 22 8021 for guidance and support throughout the process.
This moment calls for active citizenship. It calls for young women to move from the margins into the centre of decision making, to influence policy not from the outside, but from within the system.
All submissions are to be shared by end of day Thursday, 26 March 2026.
The future of Zimbabwe’s constitutional landscape is being shaped now. The question is whether young women will be part of that process.
This is the time to rise, to engage, and to ensure that the voices of women and girls are not only present, but influential in this defining national moment.