Making the Law work for women and girls
WLSA Zimbabwe advances women's rights through advocacy, legal support, and community empowerment - the largest women-focused NGO in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
Zimbabwe's Largest Women-Focused NGO
Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe started as a local chapter of a sub-regional network in 1989. Registered as a Private Voluntary Organization, WLSA challenges the law, instigates campaigns for change, and educates women and girls about their rights across six Southern African countries.
Action Research
Questioning and challenging the law through evidence-based, action-oriented research in the socio-legal field.
Advocacy & Lobbying
Instigating campaigns for changes in laws, policies, and plans of action at national and regional levels.
Regional & International Linkages
Networked across Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Zambia for sustained regional impact.
WLSA on the Ground
Three Thematic Areas
of Strategic Focus
Gender Justice & Equality
Monitoring accountability and supporting implementation of gender equality laws through research, auditing, court monitoring, and strategic litigation.
Learn MoreLegal Aid & Support Services
Providing direct legal aid, paralegal training, and case management - ensuring survivors have access to justice without cost or barrier.
Learn MoreLegal Rights Education & Capacity Building
Empowering communities through legal training, IEC materials, and strategic engagement with the judiciary and legislature.
Learn MoreChange We've Made Together
Through legal action, policy engagement, and community partnerships - WLSA protects rights and strengthens services for women and girls across Zimbabwe.
Via radio, digital campaigns, and community outreach across Zimbabwe in 2025.
Women and girls given free legal representation by WLSA's qualified legal team.
Active across Manicaland, Beitbridge & Mbire supporting 590 women at grassroots.
Cross-party coalition formed following WLSA's strategic lobbying in Parliament.
"Every time I help a survivor access justice, I see the strength and resilience that often goes unseen. Our work as paralegals ensures that women and girls know they are not alone, and that the law can protect them."
Latest News & Articles
In 2024 alone, approximately 3,433 girls dropped out of school in Zimbabwe, according to Deputy Mini...
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Harare, Zimbabwe, May 29, 2025 – A new study commissioned by Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA)...
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Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe expresses deep concern about the increasing inciden...
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Harare, Zimbabwe – Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe welcomes the UN Human Rights Com...
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Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) played an active role at the 69th session of the Commission...
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Women in Law in Southern Africa v Minister of Health and Child Care & Others Case: Women in Law i...
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On 30 November 2023, Women and Law in Southern Africa – Zimbabwe (WLSA) conducted a project incepti...
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Women and Law in Southern (WLSA), in partnership with Gender Links and Padare/Enkundleni/Men's Forum...
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