Day: December 15, 2025

Senate urged to fast-track abortion law amendment to protect minors

Kuda Pembere

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 working in women’s rights and child protection, who said delays in approving the amendment were putting the lives of minors at risk. The activists also challenged lobbying by some religious groups that have opposed the…

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Candlelight Ceremony Brings 16 Days of Activism to a Close as WCoZ, Hivos Reflect on Gender Justice

Healthtimes

By Patricia Mashiri The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) and Hivos have concluded the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a candlelight ceremony that brought together persons with disabilities and representatives from various organisations working with vulnerable groups. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls,” the workshop aimed to highlight the challenges women with disabilities face online and explore ways of addressing and preventing digital abuse. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, WCoZ Programmes Manager Rotina Mafume-Musara said the…

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