Online Reporter
Nyore Madzianike
Senior Reporter
Assistant Secretary-General and UN Women’s Deputy Executive Director Dr Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda today paid a courtesy call on Acting President Dr Kembo Mohadi at his offices in Harare, where they discussed Zimbabwe’s women empowerment initiatives.
Dr Gumbonzvanda said the meeting also focused on the United Nations’ support for Zimbabwe’s development priorities within the framework of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2).
Speaking after the meeting, Dr Gumbonzvanda described the engagement as wide-ranging and substantive.
“We had a very deep discussion with the Acting President. The discussion included the substantive efforts the country is making to advance women empowerment.
“We also discussed the importance of clarifying that gender equality actually means equality of opportunities for girls, boys, men and women.
“As the UN and and our Member States like Zimbabwe, we must also have the courage to continue upholding multilateralism and the core values of the organisation,” she said.
Dr Gumbonzvanda thanked Dr Mohadi for affording her the opportunity to engage on women empowerment issues.
