This Human Rights Bulletin has been prepared against a background of the collapse of basic service delivery such as health, education and food in Zimbabwe. The aim of this particular Bulletin is to examine the collapse of the health system in Zimbabwe and to consider the Government of Zimbabwe’s (GoZ) international obligations in terms of […]
Themes Archives: Health
The need for spousal notification on HIV/AIDS
March 25, 2006 : Monthly Human Rights Bulletin, Publications
As the World commemorates International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum takes this opportunity to discuss some rights that relate to women and some challenges that face women in Zimbabwe in the context of HIV and AIDS. Given the increasing scale at which AIDS is spreading, it should become imperative […]
Human Rights and HIV/AIDS
February 25, 2004 : Monthly Human Rights Bulletin, Publications
This Human Rights Monthly analyses regional and Zimbabwean legislation regarding the right to health and particularly HIV/AIDS. It provides data regarding the extent to which AIDS is present in Zimbabwe and an analysis of state action to limit further spreading. The first case of HIV/AIDS was identified in Zimbabwe 18 years ago in 1985. Since […]
Sexual Rights in Zimbabwe
January 25, 2004 : Monthly Human Rights Bulletin, Publications
This Human Rights Monthly deals with sexual rights in Zimbabwe. It covers international and national legislation ranging on reproductive rights, health-related provisions, the respect for bodily integrity, among others. Moreover, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is dealt with. This includes an analysis of the extent to which the Zimbabwean government encourages homophobia. Particular […]
Children’s Rights in Zimbabwe
May 25, 2002 : Monthly Human Rights Bulletin, Publications
This Human Rights Monitor provides a legal definition to who is considered a child in Zimbabwe. Based on this, the rights of children are spelled out, drawing on national, regional and international legislation and treaties. Particular reference in the analysis is made to health issues, e.g. HIV/AIDS, child abuse and political rights violations, e.g. torture […]