Colleen Chitsa
Masvingo- Executive director of Envision Zimbabwe Women’s Trust Anyway Mutetwa applauded the relationship between the organization and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) saying their partnership should be a demonstration that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) can work well with the government in building a better Zimbabwe.
Speaking at a refresher course for ZRP Community Relations and Liaison Officers (CRLOs) drawn from different operating stations in Masvingo Province held at Urban Lifestyles lodge in Rhodene, Mutetwa said the training workshop was the fifth around the country since last year.
“This is the fifth training workshop we have partnered on since last year and we are excited to witness the progression of our long relationship with the ZRP.
“Let the relationship between Envision Zimbabwe Women’s Trust and the ZRP be a substantiation that NGOs can indeed work positively with government in modeling a better Zimbabwe for all,” he said.
Mutetwa said as a women’s organization, the promotion and protection of women’s rights, gender equality and women empowerment form part of the key objectives and their partnership with the ZRP will go long way in achieving this.
“We appreciate the important work that the police play in law enforcement but more importantly for us, the protection of rights of women and girls in our country is critical and we will continue seeking ways to support this work,” he added.
He also said the organization recognizes the importance and centrality of the CRLOs in interfacing the ZRP as the policing organization and the general public it serves.
“It gives us profound pleasure to be part of this training workshop, we have partnered on as we believe and support policing excellence and recognize the importance of continuous learning.
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Commissioner General of Police and his esteemed team for accepting us as a partner in this endeavor,” said Mutetwa.
The training workshop saw a total of 26 participants comprising of 14 men and 12 men undertaking the refresher course.
