Zimbabwe: Rebate for SA 'Xenophobia Returnees'

Zimbabweans returning back to the country in the wake of renewed xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa will benefit from an immigrants rebate that will allow them… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Human Rights Climate 'Deteriorating' in Zimbabwe, Monitoring Report Says

Zimbabwe recorded 145 human rights violations affecting more than 3,600 people in April, with political intimidation, arbitrary arrests and restrictions on freedoms of expression… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Digital Rights Activists Criticise Zambia Over Rightscon Cancellation

Three African digital rights organisations have condemned the cancellation of the 2026 edition of RightsCon in Zambia, accusing authorities of yielding to foreign pressure and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Violations in Zimbabwe Rose Sharply in March, Watchdog Says

Human rights violations rose sharply in March, driven largely by political tensions surrounding public hearings on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 according to a new… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Group Warns of Intimidation At Constitution Hearings Despite High Turnout

Human rights watchdog , the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised concerns over intimidation and restricted participation during public hearings on proposed… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Taxi Driver Arrested After Six Undocumented Children Found At Border

South African authorities have arrested a taxi driver after six children were discovered hidden inside his vehicle at the Beitbridge Border Post. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Police Foil Human Trafficking Ring Linked to Russia War Effort

Four men appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court over the weekend on charges of trafficking Zimbabweans to Russia, where the victims were reportedly coerced into participating in… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Sex Worker Group Demands Legal Reform, End to Police Harassment

A sex worker-led advocacy group has called for urgent legal reforms and an immediate end to what it describes as widespread police harassment and unlawful arrests of adult workers… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Women's Groups Raise Alarm Over New Constitutional Amendment Bill

Women's rights organisations under the Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) have expressed concern over the gazetting of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill, 2026… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Politics of Fear Grips Communities As Human Rights Crisis Deepens - Report

The country recorded 110 human rights violations in January 2026 alone, affecting 3 677 people nationwide in what the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) describes as a deepening national… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Vendor Freed After 57 Days Behind Bars Over Toilet Dispute

A Harare street vendor who spent nearly two months in prison after a dispute over dirty public toilets has been released on bail. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Massage Parlour Cover Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest in Harare

A 32-year-old woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after being accused of harbouring four Zambian female nationals whom she exploited for prostitution under the pretext… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Group Flags Widespread Intimidation As November Violations Top 100

Zimbabweans continue to face systematic intimidation, displacement and political coercion, with more than 113 human rights violations recorded in November alone according to the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Pushes for Stronger Disability Inclusive Education

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening disability-inclusive policies and institutional reforms as part of its Vision 2030 development agenda. Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZHRC Warns of Escalating Online Abuse Targeting Women and Girls

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has warned that technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious threats facing women… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

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Zimbabwe: Churches Call for Rapid Rollout of GBV Courts

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged authorities to fast-track the establishment of specialised courts to handle gender-based violence (GBV) cases warning that abuse… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zim Gears Up for Landmark Gender Summit Showcasing Equality Gains

Zimbabwe will this week host a major national gathering to spotlight progress on gender equality and inclusive development with more than 60 councils, government departments, civil… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'We Are Not Invisible' People With Disabilities Demand Inclusion in Climate Policies

People with disabilities have urged the Government to develop targeted support systems and inclusive policies to help them cope with the worsening effects of climate change. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimrights Chief to Exit After Six Years At the Helm

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has announced that its National Director, Dzikamai Bere will step down at the end of 2025 bringing to a close a six-year tenure… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Human Rights Body Warns of Rising Abuse Against Elderly

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Zimbabwe: Seven in Ten Zimbabweans Face Violence, Warns ZimRights

Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has raised alarm over rising violence, deepening mistrust in institutions, and worsening economic hardship warning that the country's… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Report Exposes Alarming Pattern of State-Linked Abuses

The country's fragile human rights record has come under renewed scrutiny after the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reported more than 3,000 victims of violations across the country… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mining Communities Face Grave Human Rights Crisis, Warns Coalition

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has raised alarm over what it described as 'grave human rights violations' in mining communities across the country. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Bomb Attack On Job Sikhala's Home Condemned As 'Barbaric'

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has strongly condemned a reported bomb attack on the home of opposition politician Job Sikhala describing it as a "barbaric act of… Read more »