Ministry of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development (Zimbabwe)

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The Ministry of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development is a government ministry, responsible for gender and community issues in Zimbabwe. The most recent minister was Olivia Muchena [1] since February 13, 2009 and the deputy minister was Evelyn Masaiti. [2]

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Gender is the range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity. Depending on the context, these characteristics may include biological sex, sex-based social structures, or gender identity. Traditionally, people who identify as men or women or use masculine or feminine gender pronouns are using a system of gender binary whereas those who exist outside these groups fall under the umbrella terms non-binary or genderqueer. Some cultures have specific gender roles that are distinct from "man" and "woman," such as the hijras of South Asia. These are often referred to as third genders.

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Zimbabwe republic in southern Africa

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It was established in 2005 and was headed by Opa Muchinguri from its inception until January 3, 2009, when she was dismissed from office. Sithembiso Nyoni gained the portfolio of the office until Muchena was sworn into office.

Sithembiso Gile Gladys Nyoni is a Zimbabwean politician and a former Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development. She is the incumbent minister of Women and Youth Affairs.

On 30 November, incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed Sithembiso Nyoni as the minister for Women's affairs as well as for Youth affairs [3]

Emmerson Mnangagwa President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

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  2. "Mugabe swears in 19 deputy ministers, 5 Ministers of State". NewZimbabwe.com. 20 Feb 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  3. http://www.thezimbabwemail.com/main/mnangagwa-announces-new-cabinet/