Jessie Majome

thumb|Jessie Majome Fungayi Jessie Majome (born 20 December, 1971) was a Member of the National Assembly of the Parliament of Zimbabwe for Harare West constituency on an MDC-T ticket elected 1st in 2008 and then in 2013. She was the Chairperson of Parliament of Zimbabwe's Portfolio Committee on Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. She was a member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee and the Portfolio Committee on Local Government Rural and Urban Development. During Zimbabwe's constitution making process of 2009 to 2013 she was a member of the 25 member Parliamentary Select Committee (COPAC) on the new Constitution established by the political settlement Global Political Agreement. She served as its Spokesperson and Co-Vice Chairperson. Quotes Zimbabweans don't have the government they deserve. speaking on the political transition that followed Robert Mugabe's resignation. A leopard doesn't change its spots. Commenting on political change in Zimbabwe. We need to take away those loads from the heads and backs of African women. Speaking about the burdens carried by African women. African leaders must learn a very important lesson that African people deserve and want democratic leadership. Calling on African leaders to respect democratic principles. Government must be held accountable to the people's aspirations in general and promises made during election campaigns. Explaining the importance of accountability in government. The future of African women is full of promise. Let us work together to end child, early and forced marriage so that our girls can achieve their full potential. Speaking about the future of women and girls in Africa. At one point the headmaster recommended that I go for counselling because of my desire to influence the way things were done. Speaking on her determination to challenge injustice while she was growing up. External links Category:Women politicians in Zimbabwe Category:1971 births Category:Women born in the 1970s Category:Living people