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TOWARDS SECURING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS TO BIRTH REGISTRATION IN ZIMBABWE!

‘Those who espouse children’s rights have a vision of a better world for children and through this a better world for all.’ Michael Freeman Introduction Are the provisions in the Constitution of Zimbabwe, 2013 (the Zimbabwean Constitution) which give effect to prompt provision of birth certificates to children mere cosmetic…

Staff Writer18 Oct 2021

News Rule of Law Zimbabwe

SALC statement on the judicial independence, separation of powers and the rule of law in Zimbabwe

SALC is concerned by the ongoing threats to the independence of judicial officers and lawyers in Zimbabwe. SALC urges the government of Zimbabwe to respect the rule of law and the doctrine of separation of powers, which is a key component of a free and democratic society. Section 164 of…

Staff Writer20 May 2021

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News Zimbabwe

SALC statement on the attacks on human rights defenders and journalists in Zimbabwe

With the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ rights 68th Ordinary Session taking place from 14 April to 4 May 2021, the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC) wishes to highlight the continued harassment and persecution of journalists and human rights defenders in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe adopted a new Constitution in 2013,…

Staff Writer13 Apr 2021

Health Rights Uncategorized

MEDIA STATEMENT: SALC IS DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE WORSENING STATE OF THE HEALTH CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe is bearing the brunt of the worst economic crisis in a decade, with shortages of foreign currency, fuel, power and medicines. The decay of Zimbabwe’s economy is noticeably reflected by its collapsing health system. Although there are consultations and admissions at the main state hospitals like Harare Central Hospital,…

Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh28 Nov 2019

Judgments SOGIE Rights Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Action for damages of unlawful arrest of a transgender person

Background On 16 January 2014, Plaintiff Ricky Nathanson was arrested and taken to Bulawayo Central Police Station. The two men who called the police initially tried to extort money from her because she was a transgender woman, and after their attempt failed, they called the police, who arrested her. During…

Thabo Buthelezi15 Nov 2019

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association Judgments Rule of Law Zimbabwe

ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGING LIMITS ON VOTER EDUCATION

Veritas v. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission & 2 Others SALC is providing support to Veritas, a non-profit organisation based in Zimbabwe which provides publicly accessible information on the work of the Parliament of Zimbabwe and the laws of Zimbabwe. In this case, SALC and Veritas are challenging provisions of the Electoral…

Staff Writer2 Jul 2018

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News Refugee and Migrant Rights Zimbabwe

SALC IN THE NEWS: ZIMBABWEANS HAVE BEEN RETURNING HOME IN DROVES

The Citizen The government is also considering ways to allow its expats to vote in elections. African News Agency reports that formerly exiled Zimbabweans have been returning home in droves since the ousting of former president Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government is also considering ways to enable millions…

Staff Writer28 Apr 2018

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association Judgments Rule of Law Zimbabwe

ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGING THE DISENFRANCHISEMENT OF ZIMBABWEANS IN THE DIASPORA

Shumba & Others v Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs & Others SALC supported three members of the Zimbabwe Diaspora, represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who challenged the provisions of the Electoral Act which prohibit Zimbabweans who live abroad from registering to vote or voting in elections.…

Staff Writer18 Jan 2018

News Sex Worker Rights Zimbabwe

NEWS RELEASE: SUPREME COURT OF ZIMBABWE SETS ASIDE HIGH COURT DECISION TO REFUSE PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION BY SEXUAL RIGHTS CENTRE

On Tuesday, 28 November 2017, the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe set aside the decision of the High Court of Zimbabwe, in which the High Court refused the Sexual Rights Centre (SRC) in Bulawayo the right to hold a peaceful demonstration. The purpose of the peaceful demonstration was to create public…

Staff Writer28 Nov 2017

Articles and Opinions Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News South Africa Zimbabwe

Decriminalising defamation in Africa

Last month a High Court in Kenya declared the offence of criminal defamation inconsistent with that country’s Constitution and therefore invalid. At a time when the space for free expression seems to be shrinking and threats to the media around the world are increasing, this is a decision to be…

Staff Writer3 Mar 2017