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Zimbabwe’s abortion law debate is stuck—but women are paying the price. Unsafe abortions continue to drive preventable deaths due to restrictive laws and policy inaction.
This is a public health crisis, not just a moral debate.
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Zimbabwe’s abortion debate is asking the wrong questions. The law allows it—but access is failing women, pushing many into unsafe procedures. It’s time to confront reality.
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You’re the villain in my story because you pretended to want the best for me while you truly wished me the worst.
I’m the villain in your story because I actually finally started doing what’s best for me.
We are not the same.
You’re the villain in my story because you got close to me only to hurt me.
I’m the villain in your story because I finally called you out.
We are not the same.
You’re the villain in my story because you saw me suffer and comforted me... only to have the biggest smile on your face behind my back.
I’m the villain in your story because I finally stopped giving you the satisfaction of letting you see me suffer.
We are not the same.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of Giving to Gain. Give women access to information, healthcare, dignity, choice & supportive laws, society gains equality, health, & justice!
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Clause 11, meant to clarify when abortion is legally permissible in Zimbabwe, was removed from the Medical Services Amendment Bill amid public misinformation and political pressure, says Hon. Mushoriwa. The debate isn’t about “abortion on demand,” but legal clarity and maternal health.
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Timely, #PostAbortionCare saves lives. During our Community Capacity Strengthening meeting on #PAC, Sr. Margaret from @AdultRapeClinic emphasised the community's important role in providing prompt care & support for women facing complications.
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Edinah Masiiwa Launches Book More Than A Role
Renowned feminist and former Women’s Action Group (@WagZimbabwe ) Executive Director, Edinah Masiiwa, has launched her book titled More Than A Role.
The book was launched in Harare, with the event attracting attendance from various cadres who played a role in Zimbabwe’s feminist movement.
In an interview with HealthTimes after the launch, Mrs Masiiwa said the book mirrors her journey at the helm of WAG, including the highs and lows.
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Zimbabwe Doctors Back Amendments Broadening Abortion Access
The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has publicly endorsed Clause 11 of the Medical Services Amendment Bill to broaden access to safe termination of pregnancy in Zimbabwe. Under current law abortion is permitted only in limited situations such as when a woman’s life is at risk, serious foetal abnormalities, or rape and incest. In its statement ZADHR says the inclusion of Clause 11 “aligns with Section 76 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which enshrines the right to healthcare, as well as Sections 48, 51 and 52, which protect the rights to life, dignity and bodily integrity” and that it is a pivotal step towards improving reproductive health services. The association notes the Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1977 is outdated and that expanding access in regulated medical settings would reduce unsafe procedures and support informed medical decisions.
Zimbabwe continues to see a high maternal health burden with many women treated each year for complications of unsafe abortion. Global evidence cited by health bodies shows restrictive laws do not reduce the number of abortions but increase unsafe practices. ZADHR says the Bill would help reduce preventable maternal deaths, protect girls and women from serious complications, and align Zimbabwe’s health framework with international public health standards. Readers who want to learn more about this important health reform can read on at https://t.co/kB07Of4wAg.
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No Woman Dreams of Motherhood Born of Violence
Delayed reporting, stigma, and silence deny survivors access to critical post-rape care and safe, legal options. The cost is lifelong trauma for girls and women.
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All Eyes on the Senate: Can Zimbabwe Modernise Its Termination of Pregnancy Law Through Evidence and Consensus?
Zimbabwe’s Senate weighs reforms to the decades-old abortion law, testing whether evidence can bridge deep moral and political divides.
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