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AU Commission on Human Rights Urges Zimbabwe to Reconsider Gender Commission Scrapping
Michael Gwarisa The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has urged Zimbabwe to reconsider plans to scrap the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, warning that the move could undermine progress made in advancing gender equality and protecting women’s rights. The call was made following the Commission’s visit to the country as part of the Promotion Mission
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Zimbabwe Sex Workers Demand End to Police Harassment
Michael Gwarisa Sex workers in Zimbabwe are calling for an end to ongoing harassment and abuse by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, warning that current practices are undermining their safety and rights. In 2025, a Constitutional Court ruling significantly limited how police can enforce laws on soliciting for sex. The court made it clear
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Senate urged to fast-track abortion law amendment to protect minors
By Staff Reporter Girls’ rights activists have urged the Senate to urgently pass proposed amendments to Zimbabwe’s Termination of Pregnancy Act, arguing that the changes are necessary to protect adolescent girls from unsafe abortions and to bring the law into line with the Constitution. The call was made on Tuesday by a coalition of organisations
Read MoreZimbabwe Gender Commission launches Inquiry Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions
By Kuda Pembere The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) on Thursday launched a national inquiry into sexual harassment in institutions of higher and tertiary education, marking the start of a long-delayed process at Harare Polytechnic College. The Ministry of Women Affairs tasked ZGC with the inquiry in 2020, but the official launch comes five years later.
Read MoreWomen Miners Demand Inclusion in New Mines and Minerals Bill
By Michael Gwarisa Women in artisanal mining have called for their voices to be included in Zimbabwe’s new Mines and Minerals Act, currently at the bill stage, arguing that the legislation must reflect the lived realities of women miners who remain sidelined in the sector. Speaking at the Women in Mining Conference in Harare, held
Read MoreWomen Frustrated by Delays in Identifying Rapist of Grade 7 Pupil at Rank
By Michael Gwarisa Women’s organisations have expressed frustration over the failure to identify and bring to justice the tout reportedly responsible for raping a minor in a parked commuter omnibus at the Rezende bus rank. To voice their concerns, members of the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) converged on Friday at a Sexual Gender-Based Violence
Read MoreZimbabwe’s Mobile One-Stop Centres Reveal Growing Cases of Women Abusing Men
By Michael Gwarisa in Mutoko Mobile One-Stop Centres (MOSCs), designed to support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), are revealing a lesser-known reality in Zimbabwe: men being physically and verbally abused by their female partners. These centres provide a safe space for men and women alike to report abuse and access critical services, challenging traditional perceptions
Read MoreWCoZ Launches Indigenous Women Forum to Amplify Voices and Shape Policy
By Michael Gwarisa The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has officially launched the Indigenous Women’s Forum, a landmark platform that seeks to empower indigenous women and girls across Zimbabwe by addressing their unique challenges and fostering leadership, advocacy and inclusion. The forum was unveiled at a vibrant gathering attended by women from various indigenous communities,
Read MoreFrom Perpetrator to Advocate: A Bindura Man’s Journey to Break the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence
By Kuda Pembere recently in Kadoma An often-overlooked consequence of gender-based violence (GBV), is the bitter aftertaste it leaves on future generations—a legacy stained by silence, shame, and isolation. Chadwick Mangwiro* (not his real name), a man rooted in African family values, takes pride in his totem, Shumba—a name held dear by his father, relatives,
Read MoreObstetric Violence: A sinister form of GBV against pregnant children
By Chipo Tsitsi Mlambo On November 26, 2024, as I prepared to address the issue of obstetric violence against pregnant children, a significant case emerged. Sixteen-year-old Tariro* (not her real name) went into labor and arrived at the home of one of our Purple Door Advocates, who promptly escorted her to the local clinic. A
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