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Judgment in Mapingure V The State: A step forward for women’s rights or a token gesture

On Tuesday 25 March 2014, the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe ordered the government to compensate a rape victim, Mildred Mapingure, after the State failed to prevent a pregnancy resultant from…

Nyasha Chingore8 April 2014

Civic Rights Association & Assembly Civic Rights Expression Civic Rights News Eswatini

The Swazi judiciary in the international spotlight

On Tuesday 1 April 2014, Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu were remanded back into custody for another seven days. The pair, who are facing contempt of court charges relating to…

Staff Writer4 April 2014

Equality Rights Equality Rights Health Equality Rights News Lesotho

Masupha case back in Lesotho Court of Appeal

Maseru—On Tuesday 1st April 2014, the Court of Appeal in Lesotho will hear arguments in a case challenging legislation providing only for male succession to chieftainship. “The time has come…

Staff Writer31 March 2014

Civic Rights Civic Rights Expression Civic Rights News Eswatini

Court diary: Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu contempt of court hearing – 25 March 2014

Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu appeared in the Mbabane High Court before Judge Mpendulo Simelane on Tuesday 25 March 2014. The two were remanded back into custody for seven days…

Staff Writer29 March 2014

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Zim rape victim can claim state damages – Court

News24 Harare – Zimbabwe’s top court ruled Tuesday that a woman who became pregnant after being raped could claim damages from the state after bungling by police and the courts…

Staff Writer27 March 2014

Civic Rights Expression Civic Rights Resources Eswatini

Swaziland’s Chief Justice lives in fairy-Tale world

By Nicole Fritz Swaziland: A green, hilly kingdom not far away. Ruled by a king and his mother. Where young nubile maidens compete for the king’s affections so that they…

Staff Writer26 March 2014

Criminal Justice Zimbabwe

News Release: Zimbabwe Supreme Court Holds Government Liable For Failure To Provide Woman With Emergency Contraception

Harare, 25 March – In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe ruled today that the State was liable for failing to provide a rape survivor with emergency contraception and…

Staff Writer25 March 2014

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Zimbabwe: Strengthening women’s access to reproductive health services

SALC provided support to the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (ZWLA) in the case of Mildred Mapingure v The State. Mapingure was raped in 2006. She sought emergency contraception within 72 hours of her…

Staff Writer25 March 2014

Equality Rights Health Equality Rights Women Zimbabwe

Media Advisory: Zimbabwe Supreme Court to Rule on Access to Lawful Termination of Pregnancy

Harare, 24 March – On Tuesday 25th March, the Zimbabwe Supreme Court will deliver its judgment in a landmark sexual and reproductive rights case brought by the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (ZWLA).…

Staff Writer24 March 2014

Civic Rights Malawi

MALAWI HIGH COURT ISSUES NARROW DECISION ON STANDING

Over 6 years after hearing arguments, the Constitutional Court in Malawi issued in February a unanimous decision in Constitutional-Court-Judgment, a challenge to section 17 of the Married Women Property Rights, which…

Priti Patel20 March 2014