The Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe recognises that the right to healthcare extends beyond accessing healthcare facilities and medicine to include reproductive healthcare. Although the Constitution does not explicitly mention “respectful maternity care”, there are several Constitutional provisions which work together to protect women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Section 76- the… Continue reading Respectful maternity care simplified and the legal gaps
Policy Brief: Addressing disrespect and abuse in maternity care in Zimbabwe
Introduction Childbirth is supposed to be a moment of dignity, care and safety for women. Yet, that is not the case for many women in Zimbabwe who have and continue to be on the receiving end of abuse, neglect and preventable harm. This brief highlights several anonymized survivor testimonies which highlight systemic failures in maternal… Continue reading Policy Brief: Addressing disrespect and abuse in maternity care in Zimbabwe
Passion vs paycheck- the real cost of choosing purpose over 9-5
Image generated by AI If you had to choose between what feeds your soul and what pays bills what would you choose? On the surface, it seems like a fairly easy question, but the deeper you think about it the more complicated it becomes. Some people are fortunate enough to have passions that also pay… Continue reading Passion vs paycheck- the real cost of choosing purpose over 9-5
Women who were taught to walk on eggshells
If I wrote a book, it would definitely be about women. Of course it would be about women. The women who were taught to walk on eggshells. They were always careful, almost afraid to make a sound, to let their presence be fully felt. Because women, they were told, must be seen only and not… Continue reading Women who were taught to walk on eggshells
Reproductive Justice and the Constitutional Promise to Zimbabwean Women
(Rights-based maternal care for every woman in Zimbabwe) Introduction Giving birth is arguably one of the most profound moments in a woman’s life, yet everyday countless Zimbabwean women are met with neglect, discrimination or disrespect in maternity wards (Gwatidzo et al., 2019). "Birth with dignity" encompasses the right of every woman to be treated with… Continue reading Reproductive Justice and the Constitutional Promise to Zimbabwean Women
Megan Sekenhamo 