About WLSA Zimbabwe

35+ Years of Service

Who We Are

Zimbabwe's Largest Women-Focused NGO

Women and Law in Southern African Research and Education Trust (WLSA) Zimbabwe started as a local Chapter of a sub-regional network in 1989. WLSA is now registered and operates as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) in Zimbabwe.

The network member countries include Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland and Zambia. WLSA work incorporates action into research by questioning and challenging the law, instigating campaigns for changes in laws, policies and plans of action, educating women and girls about their rights, and providing free legal advice.

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 six Southern African countries for sustained regional impact on women's rights.

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Our Foundation

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Vision

A Society of Gender Justice

A society where justice is equitably accessed, claimed and enjoyed by women and girls in all spheres of life.

Mission

Organise, Coordinate & Support

To organise, coordinate and support evidence-based interventions that promote legal and policy reform and changes in discriminatory socio-cultural practices.

Values

Our Core Principles

Integrity, Gender Equality, Inclusivity, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Respect for Human Rights.

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Join Us in Empowering Women and Girls

At WLSA, we believe that every voice matters. Join our community of advocates, partners, and volunteers committed to driving change. Whether you're interested in donating, volunteering, or collaborating, your support is crucial to our efforts in promoting gender equality and protecting women's rights.

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