Trudy Stevenson
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Trudy Stevenson is a Zimbabwe
an politician. She was Member of Parliament
for Harare North in the Parliament of Zimbabwe. She is also a founding member of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) of Zimbabwe and the first white woman to be voted into the MDC National Executive.
Stevenson was born in the United States, but attended school at Wymondham College in England
from 1955 to 1962. She obtained a BA degree (French and Italian, joint honours) from the University of Reading
and a Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Zimbabwe
. She moved to Zimbabwe in 1980, and became a Zimbabwean citizen in 1990.
She served as MDC's national secretary for Policy and Research in a smaller faction of the MDC (MDC-M)
; the main wing (MDC-T
) is led by Morgan Tsvangirai
. She was quoted as saying "Mugabe
does not frighten me, I feel it is my duty to stand up for the rights of all." In July 2006, after attending a political meeting in the Harare suburb of Mabvuku
, Stevenson was attacked and suffered panga
wounds to the back of her neck and head. The leadership of the rival faction of the MDC immediately claimed that the attack was carried out by ZANU militants. However, while recovering in the hospital, Stevenson positively identified her assailants, in fact, as members of the MDC-T
faction, which is led by Morgan Tsvangirai
.
In 2009 Stevenson was appointed Zimbabwean Ambassador to Senegal
.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
an politician. She was Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Harare North in the Parliament of Zimbabwe. She is also a founding member of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) of Zimbabwe and the first white woman to be voted into the MDC National Executive.
Stevenson was born in the United States, but attended school at Wymondham College in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
from 1955 to 1962. She obtained a BA degree (French and Italian, joint honours) from the University of Reading
University of Reading
The University of Reading is a university in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. The University was established in 1892 as University College, Reading and received its Royal Charter in 1926. It is based on several campuses in, and around, the town of Reading.The University has a long tradition...
and a Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Zimbabwe
University of Zimbabwe
The University of Zimbabwe in Harare, is the oldest and largest university in Zimbabwe. It was founded through a special relationship with the University of London and it opened its doors to its first students in 1952. The university has ten faculties offering a wide variety of degree programmes...
. She moved to Zimbabwe in 1980, and became a Zimbabwean citizen in 1990.
She served as MDC's national secretary for Policy and Research in a smaller faction of the MDC (MDC-M)
Movement for Democratic Change – Mutambara
The Movement for Democratic Change — Mutambara is a Zimbabwean political party led by Welshman Ncube.-Foundation:The Movement for Democratic Change was founded in 1999 as an opposition party to the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front party led by President Robert Mugabe...
; the main wing (MDC-T
Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai
The Movement for Democratic Change Zimbabwe is a political party and the largest party in the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe. It is the main formation formed from the split of the original Movement for Democratic Change in 2005.-Foundation:...
) is led by Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. He is the President of the Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai and a key figure in the opposition to President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on 11 February 2009...
. She was quoted as saying "Mugabe
Mugabe
Mugabe can refer to:*Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe.*Sally Mugabe, first wife of Robert Mugabe.*Grace Mugabe, second wife of Robert Mugabe.*Omugabe , a title given to kings of Ankole of Uganda.*Mugabe Were, a Kenyan politician....
does not frighten me, I feel it is my duty to stand up for the rights of all." In July 2006, after attending a political meeting in the Harare suburb of Mabvuku
Mabvuku
Mabvuku is a high density suburb some 17 km east of Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe.Its classified as a suburb or township of Harare, with Harare City Council constituting local government....
, Stevenson was attacked and suffered panga
Machete
The machete is a large cleaver-like cutting tool. The blade is typically long and usually under thick. In the English language, an equivalent term is matchet, though it is less commonly known...
wounds to the back of her neck and head. The leadership of the rival faction of the MDC immediately claimed that the attack was carried out by ZANU militants. However, while recovering in the hospital, Stevenson positively identified her assailants, in fact, as members of the MDC-T
Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai
The Movement for Democratic Change Zimbabwe is a political party and the largest party in the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe. It is the main formation formed from the split of the original Movement for Democratic Change in 2005.-Foundation:...
faction, which is led by Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. He is the President of the Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai and a key figure in the opposition to President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on 11 February 2009...
.
In 2009 Stevenson was appointed Zimbabwean Ambassador to Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
.