| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
National Assembly
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| Date of creation |
19 July 2005. |
| Last renewal date |
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| Mandate |
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| Membership |
The Portfolio Committee has 22 members. The Standing Rules and Orders Committees appoint them on the advice of party Chief Whips who consider the stated interest of members and their experience. The members are from the ruling party and the opposition minority, in relation to their representation in the House.
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| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
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| Subjects dealt with |
(a) Domestic Violence Bill.
(b) International conventions and protocols relevant to the Committee.
(c) The last report put before Parliament was the Report on Section 23 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which deals with discrimination. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Portfolio Committee on Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development
Parliament of Zimbabwe
P.O. Box CY 298
Causeway
Harare
Zimbabwe
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| Phone |
+263 4 700 181-8
+263 252 936-50 |
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| E-mail |
clerk@parlzim.gov.zw |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Ms. Biata Beatrice Nyamupinga |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. . Kunzwa |
| Notes |
Clerk |
