Constitution15. The Zimbabwe Gender Commission Act [Chapter 10:31] was enacted in 2016 to operationalise the ZGC. Discrimination on the Basis of Disability 2.6. Sections 22 and 83 of the Constitution provide for the rights of persons with disabilities. Non-discrimination on the basis of disability is constitutionally guaranteed through the obligation placed on the State to develop inclusive programmes which consider specific requirements aimed at improving the quality of life of persons with all forms of disability. 2.7. The Disabled Persons Act 16prohibits and penalises discrimination against persons with disabilities. In addition, Section 120 of the Constitution and Section 45 (a) of the Electoral Act 17 provide for the Electoral College as a measure to ensure the representation of people with disabilities in Parliament. Administrative Measures 2.8. Government has adopted several specific policies and measures that address discrimination issues such as the National Gender Policy and the National Disability Policy. 2.9. Other administrative measures that promote non-discrimination include: a. The printing and dissemination of the Constitution in all the languages recognised by Section 6 of the Constitution. b. The teaching and learning in different languages officially recognised in the Constitution in primary schools. c. The establishment of independent Commissions such as the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC), Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) and National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC). 15 Section 245 of the Constitution 16 [Chapter 17:01] 17 [Chapter 2:13] Page | 4