During the UN Women Executive Board’s recent official visit to Zimbabwe, President E.D. Mnangagwa told the Board President, Ambassador Nicola Clase of Sweden: “We believe that gender equality is not only a fundamental right, but also a necessity for national growth.” Under the leadership of Ambassador Clase, the Executive Board’s five-day visit, from 5 to 9 May 2025, sought to highlight the successes of UN Women programmes, address emerging challenges in the global fight for gender equality, and strengthen collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe and local partners. “I note the strong legal frameworks for gender equality and women’s empowerment,” stated Ambassador Clase. “We urge the government to focus on the effective implementation of these laws.”