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    "id": 638927,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/638927/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Nyasuna",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Gladys Atieno Nyasuna",
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    "content": "“Women are important voices in today’s society. Sometimes, we are too “machistas” and do not make room for women. Women are able to see things differently from men, and they ask questions that sometimes men do not get.” Those were the Pope’s words, not mine. Article 27(3) of the Constitution states that women and men have a right to equal opportunities, including equal representation. Article 100 of the Constitution states:- “Parliament shall enact legislation to promote the representation in Parliament of— (a) women; (b) persons with disabilities; (c) youth; (d) ethnic and other minorities; and, (e) marginalized communities. This Bill, therefore, seeks to comply with this very well and elaborately articulated constitutional principle and to bring the voices of women on board. Women alone cannot move things. Neither can men alone. We need the men, not just in this House, but out there as well. Equally, the men need us, not just in this House, but out there as well. It is a matter of mutual co- existence. Hon. Shakeel is saying mutual intercourse but I meant mutual co-existence."
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