Day: March 8, 2024

Key highlights of Zimbabwe’s CAC guidelines and next steps

Memory Kadau

By Memory Pamella Kadau Introduction Zimbabwe’s recently updated and adopted Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) Guidelines. However, the legal framework remains the biggest stumbling block to access to safe abortion under the Termination of Pregnancy (ToP) Act. The article focuses on key aspects of the CAC guidelines, such as consent and counselling, medical eligibility for post-abortion care, infection prevention and control strategies, and standard precautions. Additionally, the article suggests advocacy initiatives that are necessary to facilitate the effective implementation of these guidelines, thereby enhancing abortion care and supporting women’s bodily autonomy.…

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Zimbabwe International Women’s Day Commemorations Puts A spotlight On Investing In Women

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa in Shurugwi Women and girls in Zimbabwe bear the biggest brunt of climate change, and economic challenges amongst other vices, hence the need for increased investment in women across all economic spheres. The call was made by various stakeholders who attended the International Women’s Day Commemorations 2024 Commemorations at Chitora Primary School in Shurugwi. This also comes amid an Elnino-induced climate crisis whereby various districts across the country are facing a serious drought. Officiating at the International Women’s Day celebrations, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and…

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Law Society launches sexual harassment policy

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) on Friday launched their sexual harassment policy to protect lawyers while encouraging reporting of cases. The launch on International Women’s Day addresses some of the findings from a 2017 research by the LSZ, Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association and Research and Advocacy Unit conducted research entitled ‘Sexual harassment in the legal profession: A survey report’. Prosecutor General Justice Loice Mathanda-Moyo said commended the Society for this stance against sexual harassment in the legal profession. “Today is International Women’s Day and our theme…

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