2. 1. 6. 112 1. Difficulties faced by women in registering in their own names because of the cultural belief that children must carry their father’s surname. Gender disparity in registration as women in particular bear a large part of the burden for getting their children registered. Difficulties faced by women who give birth out of Zimbabwe to register children where birth confirmation records may not be readily available. Service providers for vital registration requirements e.g. Immigration Department of Social Welfare and the DRG operates at different premises and locations. Citizenship applications only available in Harare available at Borders, Harare and Bulawayo.) Increase in number of registrations Gender sensitive polices formulated Decrease in number of unregistered children born out of Zimbabwe Conduct awareness raising campaigns to address cultural impediments which hamper access documentation. 112 Number of awareness raising activities CULTURAL DIMENSION OF DOCUMENTATION Formulate gender sensitive policies which take into consideration the gender dimensions of access to documentation. Use alternative supporting documents e.g. health card and affidavits to address difficulties faced by women who give birth outside Zimbabwe in registering children where birth confirmation records are not readily available. GENDER DIMENSIONS OF DOCUMENTATION Advocate for a one stop shop for service provision by institutions with a mandate to conduct national documentation (e.g. DSW) to be housed at DRG Offices to promote coordinated services. DRG Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage DRG DRG Long Term Medium Term Medium Term Long Term ZIMBABWE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION For Human Dignity N AT I O N A L I N Q U I R Y R E P O R T