The National Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 20)

Dónde
Zimbabwe
Cuándo
2016
Quién
Government of Zimbabwe
Objetivos clave de la medida:

In 2013 Zimbabwe adopted a new National Constitution with a section on culture. The constitution recognizes the diversity in cultural expression with recognition given to the different ethnic groups some them previously considered as minority groups:

 

  • Promotion and preservation of cultural values and practices which enhance the dignity, well being and equality of Zimbabweans
  • Preserve and protect Zimbabwe’s heritage
  • To preserve and protect the dignity of traditional institutions
  • Promote and advance the use of all languages used in Zimbabwe, including sign language and to create conditions for the development of the languages

 

Alcance de la medida:
National
Naturaleza de la medida:
legislative
Característica principal de la medida:

In relationship to culture, the Constitution recognizes the diversity of culture. It also recognizes the sixteen indigenous languages of Zimbabwe and gives them prominence as an important form of cultural expression. The languages so recognized in the constitution are:

Chewa

Chibarwe

English

Kalanga

Koisan

Nambya

Ndau

Ndebele

Shangani

Shona

Sign Language

Sotho

Tonga

Tswana

Venda

Xhosa

 

The constitution also recognizes the role of traditional leadership as custodians of culture and gives them a role of leading the promotion and preservation of culture in their respective communities.

Resultados esperados a través de la implementación de la medida:

The Constitution resulted in the recognition of languages which had been accorded inferior status. Marginalised groups like those who are hard of hearing are expected to benefit as sign language is now recognized in the constitution. Some of the sixteen languages are now being examined at Grade 7 level. Traditional institutions are expected to benefit immensely from the constitution which urges the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level to take measures to ensure due respect for the dignity of traditional institutions.

Recursos financieros asignados para implementar la medida:

N/A. It’s difficult to determine the financial resources allocated to the culture component.

Objetivo(s) de la Convención 2005 de la UNESCO
Cultural Domain(s)
Multi-dominio
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