UN Top Delegate Engages Acting President Mohadi on Women Empowerment

Assistant Secretary-General and UN Women’s Deputy Executive Director Dr. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda paid a courtesy call on Acting President Dr. Kembo Mohadi at his offices in Harare, where they discussed Zimbabwe’s women empowerment initiatives.

The meeting focused on Zimbabwe’s women empowerment initiatives and the United Nations’ support for the country’s development priorities within the framework of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). Dr. Gumbonzvanda described the engagement as wide-ranging and substantive, highlighting the importance of clarifying that gender equality means equality of opportunities for girls, boys, men, and women.

Dr. Gumbonzvanda emphasized the need for the UN and its Member States, including Zimbabwe, to uphold multilateralism and the core values of the organization. She thanked Dr. Mohadi for affording her the opportunity to engage on women empowerment issues.

The meeting underscores the UN’s commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s development priorities, particularly in the area of women empowerment. By working together, the UN and Zimbabwe can promote gender equality and empower women and girls to reach their full potential .