| Ska Ngwenya |
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| In 1999 Zimbabwe wanted to write a new constitution. Everyone was supposed to give views on what they want the governement to include in the constitution. As one of the citizens of Zimbabwe I took a chance to go there and give my presentation. This was broadcasted on national television, live on radio, and on BBC and CCN. And it was in the newspaper the following day. |
| Constitution Speech from Ska Good Morning everybody. My name is Sikhanyisiwe Ngwenya. I am 23 years old and I am a zimbabwean lesbian. I am also a part-time employee for GALZ. I would like for the new conatitution to include the rights of lesbians in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe as a nation must accept the fact that there are lesbians in Zimbabwe from all races and creeds and I am one of them. Discrimination against Women is high in Zimbabwe and as lesbians we are made to suffer even more than the ordinary women. As a person I have the right to my sexual preference and that should not be used to discriminate against me. Discrimination against lesbians must stop. Sexual orientation as a human right must be included in the new constitution. Nobody taught me to be lesbian. I have always been lesbian and always will be lesbian. I knew I was lesbian when I was 12 years old. I have no problems with being lesbian and I am proud to be a black lesbian in Zimbabwe. Many people say that people like me don�t exist. Well, here is living proof that we do and I am not the only one. Thank you. |