Legal Resources Foundation Zimbabwe- LRF Zimbabwe

11/05/2026

05/05/2026

Strengthening Regional Justice: Reflections from Nairobi

The recent NOREC Legal Professionals Regional Exchange Training in Nairobi brought together legal practitioners from across the region to share experiences, tackle common challenges, and explore practical ways to strengthen access to justice.

Here are a few key takeaways:

1.The Power of Mutual Learning
While our legal systems may differ, the challenges are often the same. Exchanging ideas on community paralegalism and rural outreach gave us practical ways to better serve vulnerable communities.

2.Advancing Strategic Litigation
We explored how technology and strategic litigation can strengthen legal aid, and how regional frameworks like the African Charter can be used more effectively to protect rights at the national level.

3.Building Sustainable Partnerships
Beyond the sessions, the connections built were just as valuable. Working together across borders helps ensure we are not acting in isolation; but strengthening justice systems collectively.

We are grateful to NOREC and our hosts in Nairobi for a meaningful and enriching exchange. We returned with new insights and a renewed commitment to advancing access to justice.

04/05/2026

01/05/2026

On this International Workers’ Day, we honour the dedication and resilience of all workers, especially those whose daily efforts advance human rights, uphold dignity, and expand access to justice.

We celebrate the vital role workers play in building fair, inclusive, and just societies where everyone can realise their rights and live with dignity.

Happy International Workers’ Day.

01/05/2026

Yesterday, the Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) joined Women and Law in Southern Africa, and Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association at the National Access to Justice Indaba held at Rainbow Towers Hotel under the theme, “Centering Women and Girls: Driving Improved Access to Justice Through Inclusive Systems.”

The Indaba brought together justice-sector institutions, policymakers, civil society organisations, and women’s rights advocates to strengthen collaboration and advance practical commitments towards justice systems that are accessible, inclusive, survivor-centred, and responsive to the lived realities of women and girls.

A key call emerging from the discussions was the need for all stakeholders to move beyond dialogue and focus on implementing practical, sustainable solutions that enhance access to justice in Zimbabwe. There is an urgent need for greater commitment to dismantle the barriers that continue to impede access to justice, particularly for women, girls, and other marginalised communities.

At LRF, we remain committed to working with partners to promote inclusive justice systems that uphold the rights, dignity, and equality of all.

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

Across the world, exchange programmes do more than build skills, they create changemakers. We are proud to celebrate former Norec exchange participants from the Legal Resources Foundation Zimbabwe who are now transforming their experience into meaningful community impact.
Through the Epworth Equality Initiative (EEI), these alumni are advancing access to justice for women and girls in Epworth by addressing critical issues of property rights and gender-based violence. Their work is bringing legal services closer to marginalized communities, empowering women and girls with knowledge of their rights, and strengthening local systems of support.
To date, EEI has provided legal assistance to 125 women and girls, already surpassing its initial target, and has trained 20 community paralegals to offer sustainable, grassroots legal support. In addition, community outreach campaigns have reached more than 200 women and girls across Epworth’s wards, equipping them with essential knowledge on property rights, inheritance, marriage, and protection from gender-based violence.
This is the enduring power of capacity building and international exchange: investing in people who go on to drive lasting change in their communities. We applaud our former Norec participants for turning learning into leadership and for championing justice, equality, and dignity for all.

29/04/2026

Our Executive Director presenting a gendered analysis of the Legal Aid Bill at the ongoing Access to Justice Indaba

28/04/2026

📢 TOMORROW! Access to Justice INDABA for Women and Girls

✨ Centering Women & Girls: Driving Improved Access to Justice Through Inclusive Systems ✨

📅 Wednesday, 29 April 2026
📍 Rainbow Towers Hotel, Harare
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
💻 Hybrid Convening

How can justice systems be reimagined to better work for women and girls?

This national convening brings together justice-sector institutions, policymakers, civil society, and women’s rights advocates to strengthen coordinated action for inclusive access to justice for women and girls.

Speakers include:

➡️ Abigail Matsvayi — Executive Director, Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association
➡️ Valerie Zviuya — Executive Director, Legal Resources Foundation
➡️ Virginia Muwanigwa — CEO, Zimbabwe Gender Commission
➡️ Isheanesu Chirisa — Director, Women and Law in Southern Africa

Advancing justice systems that work for women and girls.



UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe Solidarity for African Women's Rights (SOAWR) Zimbabwe Gender Commission

28/04/2026