Annual Reports
WLSA Zimbabwe annual reports documenting our work, impact, and financial accountability each year.
Annual report 2026
WLSA Zimbabwe's 2025 Annual Report, themed "From Strategic Defiance to Modelling the Future," positions the organisation as a "think-and-do" institution navigating a shrinking civic space under the PVO Amendment Act, economic instability, and a resurgent anti-rights backlash. Despite shrinking global funding for gender and reproductive rights, WLSA scaled its reach and influence, securing a landmark legislative win through Clause 11 of the Medical Services Amendment Bill and a 5-year MoU with Parliament. The report highlights expanded paralegal networks, direct legal aid, policy advocacy on child marriage and climate justice, and strong regional/international engagement, closing with priorities for 2026 focused on scaling influence and movement-building.
Key Highlights: 1.05 million people reached via radio, social media, and outreach 210 active paralegals (up 250% from 60) Medical Services Amendment Bill: WLSA's Clause 11 amendments adopted by the National Assembly (Oct 2025) Safe Abortion Caucus formed with 15 cross-party MPs MoU signed with Parliament of Zimbabwe, recognising WLSA as gender technical partner 30 WROs capacitated on PVO Act compliance 121 women/girls given direct legal aid; 590 supported via paralegals Model Regulation Framework on Child Marriage developed and validated Strong presence at CSW69, AU, and SADC platforms Clean 2024 audit and institutional strengthening
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