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    "id": 1371076,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1371076/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibwana",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 277,
        "legal_name": "Kibwana Kivutha",
        "slug": "kibwana-kivutha"
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights concerning the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents submitted as evidence during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza held on 7th and 8th November, 2023. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State measures being taken to inquire into the instances of gross violations of women's rights, including sexual threats evidenced in the videos presented during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza, stating how the perpetrators will be held accountable and legal actions being considered. (2) State actions, if any, in place, to encourage and support women to come forward and report incidents of emotional torment, threats, and harassment. (3) Recommend legislative interventions, if any, to strengthen the protection of women and men against gender-based violence and harassment, especially in the political arena; and (4) State strategies and initiatives, if any, by the Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action; in raising awareness and preventing occurrences of such violations against women, especially in political and governmental settings. Thank you. I will proceed to the next Statement."
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