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Women & Law in Southern Africa - Since 1989

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.

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WLSA Zimbabwe women empowerment
35+ Years of Service
Who We Are

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.

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Our Work in Action

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Our Work

Three Thematic Areas
of Strategic Focus

All Programmes
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Gender Justice & Equality

Gender Justice & Equality

Monitoring accountability and supporting implementation of gender equality laws through research, auditing, court monitoring, and strategic litigation.

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02
Legal Aid & Support

Legal Aid & Support Services

Providing direct legal aid, paralegal training, and case management - ensuring survivors have access to justice without cost or barrier.

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03
Legal Rights Education

Legal Rights Education & Capacity Building

Empowering communities through legal training, IEC materials, and strategic engagement with the judiciary and legislature.

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2025 Impact Summary

Change We've Made Together

Through legal action, policy engagement, and community partnerships - WLSA protects rights and strengthens services for women and girls across Zimbabwe.

Outreach
1,053,780 People Reached

Via radio, digital campaigns, and community outreach across Zimbabwe in 2025.

Legal Aid
121 Direct Legal Aid Recipients

Women and girls given free legal representation by WLSA's qualified legal team.

Paralegals
90 Community Paralegals

Active across Manicaland, Beitbridge & Mbire supporting 590 women at grassroots.

Policy
15 MPs in Safe Abortion Caucus

Cross-party coalition formed following WLSA's strategic lobbying in Parliament.

150
Women Leaders Trained
590
Supported via Paralegals
11
Rapid Legal Responses
15
Savings Groups Formed
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"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."

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Five Months On: WLSA Reflects on the Impact of ZimbabweΓÇÖs Education Regulations (SI 13 of 2025)
14 Jul
WLSA Zimbabwe
Five Months On: WLSA Reflects on the Impact of ZimbabweΓÇÖs Education Regulations (SI 13 of 2025)

In 2024 alone, approximately 3,433 girls dropped out of school in Zimbabwe, according to Deputy Mini...

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Women and Law in Southern Africa and Equality Now Call for Urgent Legal Reform to Support Child Marriage Survivors in Zimbabwe
02 Jun
WLSA Zimbabwe
Women and Law in Southern Africa and Equality Now Call for Urgent Legal Reform to Support Child Marriage Survivors in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe, May 29, 2025 - A new study commissioned by Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA)...

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WLSA Statement on Rising Cases Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe
05 May
WLSA Zimbabwe
WLSA Statement on Rising Cases Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe

Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe expresses deep concern about the increasing inciden...

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UN Human Rights Committee Recognizes WLSAΓÇÖs Landmark Legal Victory on Abortion Rights in Zimbabwe
28 Apr
WLSA Zimbabwe
UN Human Rights Committee Recognizes WLSAΓÇÖs Landmark Legal Victory on Abortion Rights in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe ΓÇô Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe welcomes the UN Human Rights C...

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WLSA at CSW 69: Advancing Gender Equality and WomenΓÇÖs Empowerment
05 Mar
WLSA Communications Team
WLSA at CSW 69: Advancing Gender Equality and WomenΓÇÖs Empowerment

Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) played an active role at the 69th session of the Commission...

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Decision Alert: Landmark Decision Expands Access to Legal Abortion in Zimbabwe in Suit Filed by WLSA
05 Dec
WLSA Zimbabwe
Decision Alert: Landmark Decision Expands Access to Legal Abortion in Zimbabwe in Suit Filed by WLSA

Women in Law in Southern Africa v Minister of Health and Child Care & Others Case: Women in Law in...

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WLSA Zimbabwe's New Project to Bring Gender-Responsive Policies in Disaster Risk Management
30 Nov
WLSA Zimbabwe
WLSA Zimbabwe's New Project to Bring Gender-Responsive Policies in Disaster Risk Management

On 30 November 2023, Women and Law in Southern Africa ΓÇô Zimbabwe (WLSA) conducted a project incep...

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01 Nov
WLSA Zimbabwe
Female Councillors Sensitised on Gender and Governance Processes

Women and Law in Southern (WLSA), in partnership with Gender Links and Padare/Enkundleni/Men's Forum...

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