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- English(1) The following state institutions strengthen constitutional democracy in the Republic:
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(d) The Commission for Gender Equality.
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- English1. There is established the Gender Equity and Equality Commission which shall have offices in the Provinces and progressively in districts.
2. The Gender Equity and Equality Commission shall promote the attainment and mainstreaming of gender equality.
3. The Gender Equity and Equality Commission shall—
a. monitor, investigate, research, educate, advise and report on issues concerning gender equality;
b. ensure institutions comply with legal requirements and other standards relating to gender equality;
c. take steps to secure appropriate redress to complaints relating to gender inequality, as prescribed; and
d. perform such other functions as prescribed. (Art. 231)
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- EnglishA Consultative Council of Women is instituted[,] responsible for emitting opinions on the condition of women and of making suggestions to the Government aiming to promote the integration of women into the development. (Art. 232)
- FrenchIl est institué un Conseil consultatif de la femme chargé d’émettre des avis sur la condition de la femme et de faire au Gouvernement des suggestions visant à promouvoir l’intégration de la femme au développement. (Art. 232)
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The national commissions, specialised organs and national councils entrusted with the responsibility to help in resolving important issues facing the country are the following:
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(b) specialised organs:
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(iii) Gender Monitoring Office;
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(c) national councils:
(i) National Women Council;
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(2) Specific laws determine the mission, organisation and functioning of these organs.
… (Art. 140) - Kinyarwanda
(1) Komisiyo z’Igihugu, Inzego Zihariye n’Inama z’Igihugu zishinzwe gufasha gukemura ibibazo bikomeye by’Igihugu ni izi zikurikira:
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(b) Inzego Zihariye:
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(iii) Urwego rushinzwe Kugenzura Iyubahirizwa ry’Uburinganire n’Ubwuzuzanye bw’Abagore n’Abagabo mu Iterambere ry’Igihugu;
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(c) inama z’Igihugu:
(i) Inama y’Igihugu y’Abagore;
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(2) Amategeko yihariye ateganya inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere by’izo nzego.
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Les commissions nationales, les organes spécialisés et les conseils nationaux chargés de contribuer à la résolution des problèmes majeurs du pays sont les suivants:
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(2) les organes spécialisés:
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(iii) L’Observatoire du « Gender » ;
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(c) les conseils nationaux:
(i) le Conseil national des Femmes;
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(2) Les lois spécifiques déterminent la mission, l’organisation et le fonctionnement de ces institutions.
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- English(1) Independent commissions shall be established, and figures with attested competence and integrity shall be nominated therefor. They are formed and their competencies defined by the laws that establish them.
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(3) The Sovereignty Council appoints the chairman and members of the following commissions, in consultation with the Cabinet:
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(g) Women and Gender Equality Commission;
... (Art. 38) - Arabic1.تنشأ مفوضيات مستقلة ويرشح لها شخصيات من الخبراء مشهود لهم بالكفاءة والنزاهة، وتشكل وتحدد إختصاصاتها وفق القوانيين التي تنشئها …
.3يعين مجلس السيادة رئيس واعضاء المفوضيات الأتية:
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.... (ز) مفوضية المرأة والمساواة النوعية،
(الماده 39)
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- EnglishIn addition to the report it is required to submit in terms of section 323, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission may, through the appropriate Minister, submit reports to Parliament on particular matters relating to gender issues which, in the Commission’s opinion, should be brought to the attention of Parliament. (Sec. 247)