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Coalition Warns Clause 11 Deletion Leaves Women Facing Bureaucratic Barriers
Kuda Pembere A coalition of girls’ rights and health advocates has condemned the deletion of Clause 11 from the Medical Services Amendment Bill, arguing that the decision preserves outdated administrative hurdles that continue to obstruct women and girls from accessing legal abortion care. Following the deletion of Clause 11 from the Medical Services Amendment Bill,
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Senate Postpones Debate on Medical Services Amendment Bill
By Kuda Pembere With debate on Clause 11 of the Medical Services Amendment Bill, which deals with termination of pregnancy or abortion as well as other issues, expected to top the Senate’s business this year, the Upper House on Tuesday skipped the Bill’s debate. The debate was deferred due to the absence of the Health
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Senate resumes with Medical Services Bill as abortion amendments face crucial test
Kuda Pembere All eyes are on the Zimbabwean Senate as it prepares to resume parliamentary business on February 10, with the Medical Services Amendment Bill set to be the first item on the agenda this year. The Bill is scheduled for its Second Reading.During the Second Reading stage, the responsible minister, Health and Child Care
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All Eyes on the Senate: Can Zimbabwe Modernise Its Termination of Pregnancy Law Through Evidence and Consensus
By Michael Gwarisa In October 2025, Zimbabwe’s National Assembly approved far-reaching amendments to the Termination of Pregnancy Act [Chapter 15:10] of 1977. The proposed changes, introduced through the Medical Services Amendment Bill, 2025, now await consideration by the Senate before possible presidential assent. The outcome will determine whether Zimbabwe aligns its reproductive health laws with
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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
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Why media narratives matter for safe abortion and reproductive justice in Zimbabwe
By Memory Pamella Kadau “Abortion kills.”“Abortion is illegal.”“Abortion is a sin.”“Baby Dumped in Bush as Illegal Abortions Rise.”“Zimbabwe: Our Ugly Secret – Abortion, Illegal but Thriving.”“How Can Zimbabwe Allow Abortion When It Has Just Abolished the Death Penalty?”“Zimbabwe: Historic Victory for Reproductive Justice – High Court Ruling.”“New Abortion Guidelines Expand Choice in Zimbabwe.” These are
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Why Reforming the Termination of Pregnancy Act Can No Longer Wait
By Edinah Masiyiwa I have been closely following recent developments on access to safe abortion for women and girls in Zimbabwe. As I reflect on the Women’s Action Group’s (WAG) campaign on safe abortion in the early 1990s, I am encouraged by how far the country has come on this issue. When WAG advocated for
Read MoreZim Parliament Passes Major Amendments to Abortion Law
By Michael Gwarisa The National Assembly has approved significant amendments to the Termination of Pregnancy Act [Chapter 15:10] (1977), marking a major step toward modernising Zimbabwe’s reproductive health laws. The changes were introduced under the Medical Services Bill, 2025, and are aimed at aligning the outdated 1977 legislation with the Constitution of Zimbabwe (2013) and
Read MoreFresh Calls to Amend Zimbabwe’s 47-Year-Old Abortion Law Gather Momentum
By Ntokozo Gudu Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) championing women and girls’ rights in Zimbabwe have called for the urgent amendment of the Termination of Pregnancy Act (TOP), in order to reduce the high maternal deaths associated with unsafe abortions in the country. Zimbabwe is using a Termination of Pregnancy (ToP) Act that was enacted in
Read MoreAs International Safe Abortion Day Draws Closer, Its Time To Reflect on progress towards access to safe abortion for women and girls
The 28th of September is International Safe Abortion Day, and it has two themes: “Diverse Actions, Different Places, One Demand: Access to Safe and Legal Abortion Now” and “Abortion in Uncertain Times.” By Edinah Masiyiwa These themes speak to me as an advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights, and they give me energy
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