Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre and Network

Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre and Network ZWRCN- See how we are Making a Difference (MAD) for women. One step at a time We were established in 1990. In this respect, ZWRCN stands for Women’s Human Rights.

The Zimbabwe Women’s Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN) is a non- governmental organization committed to promoting women’s social and economic justice in Zimbabwe and globally, through the power of information, networking and strategic advocacy. We are motivated by the belief that all human beings must fully enjoy the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDH

R), the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development, among other gender equality instruments. These human rights instruments affirm that ‘women’s rights are human rights’ and recognize the inherent rights of every person whether male or female.

Reflecting on the Zimbabwe Feminist Forum. ZWRCN as host of the ZFF convened the strategic reflection session for the ZF...
30/03/2026

Reflecting on the Zimbabwe Feminist Forum. ZWRCN as host of the ZFF convened the strategic reflection session for the ZFF and the result were bold, practical momentum for feminist organising across Zimbabwe.

𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅:
A roadmap, not just rhetoric: feminist care, youth leadership and provincial power are now funded with plans -not promises.
A day of energy, strategy and care! The ZFF Strategic Reflection Brown Bag drew activists, young feminists and movement allies to re-center the why -rooted in centuries of resistance, anti colonial struggles and feminist creativity. A map of the ZFF journey for 2026 with milestones unfolded - decentralize ZFF and a commitment to care.
Café moments surfaced concrete wins: activate and map provincial hubs using local assets; rotate and share organizing roles so leadership is visible and intergenerational; pilot mentorship and political education pathways for young feminists; document feminist memory and protect our language; and move towards shared, in movement resourcing that leverages our houses, skills and networks while we draft a transparent stewardship plan.
𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬: pilot provincial hubs, launch mentorship pathways, draft a clear fundraising & stewardship proposal, and confirm a date and theme for the national convening. ZWRCN will continue to provide secretariat support as the ZFF collective drives political direction and mobilization.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!Meet Gladys Banda, a 35-...
12/03/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

Meet Gladys Banda, a 35-year-old woman from Ward 1, Zvishavane, whose resilience and determination make her an inspiring figure in her community.

Gladys is passionate about addressing issues that impact women and families, particularly the challenges surrounding clean water access. She emphasizes the need for improved resources that enable better daily living and business operations. As a gender facilitator, she plays a crucial role in advocating for essential services that uplift her community.

Recognizing the importance of women's empowerment, Gladys actively supports initiatives that promote economic opportunities and social support for women. She values the solidarity she experiences from her fellow community members, which motivates her to persevere and thrive.

𝑨 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕Today we held a meaningful reflection session on our collaboration w...
11/03/2026

𝑨 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕
Today we held a meaningful reflection session on our collaboration with women parliamentarians and HeForShe Champions under the theme:
“𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.” The dialogue provided an opportunity to appreciate progress made, reflect on emerging challenges, and strengthen shared commitment to advancing gender equality in governance.

We were honoured to have representatives from 𝑺𝒊𝒅𝒂 and 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚, who shared reflections on their long-standing collaboration in Zimbabwe and insights on opportunities for learning and exchange, including experiences from Sweden. Their engagement highlighted the important role of parliamentarians in promoting inclusive development, accountability and responsive public policy. As the Embassy of Sweden concludes its development cooperation programme in Zimbabwe, we take this opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the significant contribution made through this partnership in advancing gender equality and strengthening inclusive and accountable governance processes.

The session highlighted the dedication and leadership of women Members of Parliament, who spoke candidly about their journeys into public service, the realities they navigate and the practical gains achieved through legislative engagement and constituency work. These reflections underscored the importance of sustained support systems that enable women leaders to participate effectively and influence national priorities.

Discussions also focused on strengthening parliamentary engagement in the national budget process. Through collaboration with ZWRCN, particularly on 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, parliamentarians continue to enhance their capacity to advocate for policies and resource allocations that respond to the lived realities of women, girls, people with disabilities and communities.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the women parliamentarians and HeForShe Champions for their commitment to this important dialogue, and to our partners at the Embassy of Sweden and Diakonia for their continued solidarity and support. Diakonia Embassy of Sweden in Harare

ZWRCN partnered with the Zvishavane Town Council to host a successful consultation session on budget monitoring and the ...
07/03/2026

ZWRCN partnered with the Zvishavane Town Council to host a successful consultation session on budget monitoring and the introduction of the new Budget Tracking Tool.
This session served as an important platform to reflect on our project’s achievements, challenges, and the gaps that will shape future programming. Participants highlighted the value of strengthened community engagement, increased women’s participation, and improved information dissemination, while also identifying critical areas that require our collective attention.
The dialogue reinforced the importance of inclusive and gender‑responsive local governance.
As we look ahead, ZWRCN remains committed to advancing community participation in decision making.

ZWRCN brought together council representatives and local leaders for a lively consultation session and Shurugwi did not ...
07/03/2026

ZWRCN brought together council representatives and local leaders for a lively consultation session and Shurugwi did not disappoint!
From women stepping confidently into leadership, to stronger communication between residents and council, the conversations reflected real progress happening on the ground. We celebrated improved hospital conditions, better access to information, increased awareness on GBV, and growing inclusivity for persons with disabilities.
We also cheered on the rising participation of gender facilitators in local governance especially their impressive involvement in pre-budget consultations and also lobbying for social service deliveries within their wards!
Shurugwi Town Council

𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔!ZWRCN has introduced a game-changing budget monitoring and tracking tool, which has been endorsed by M...
05/03/2026

𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔!
ZWRCN has introduced a game-changing budget monitoring and tracking tool, which has been endorsed by MPs 👏. This innovative tool will enable lawmakers to track budget promises against actual allocations and disbursements, strengthening evidence-based oversight.

The tool will facilitate improved scrutiny of budget speeches and a commitment tracker, ensuring promises translate into tangible implementation and spending. 🌟

A key focus area is clear tracking of allocations and disbursements for health programmes, particularly maternal health. Let's amplify data-driven advocacy for increased investment in maternal health and gender equality, ultimately benefiting women, girls, and persons with disabilities.

𝑪𝑺𝑶 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚Yesterday ZWRCN, Advocacy Core Team, and Pangaea Zimbabwe convened a cr...
27/02/2026

𝑪𝑺𝑶 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚
Yesterday ZWRCN, Advocacy Core Team, and Pangaea Zimbabwe convened a crucial meeting to discuss the progress of the 2021-2025 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 (𝑵𝑯𝑺) and future recommendations for 2026-2030. The focus was on enhancing health outcomes and addressing systemic challenges within the healthcare framework. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 included prioritizing maternal health with specific targets and budget allocations, promoting community-centered models where communities play a pivotal role in delivering health services, optimizing digital health systems for efficient data management, addressing health inequalities to ensure fair and inclusive healthcare, and supporting neonatal health initiatives to combat rising neonatal deaths.
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𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚: 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2026 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚ZWRCN convened a f...
19/02/2026

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚: 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2026 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚

ZWRCN convened a focused breakfast engagement with members of the Zimbabwe Women’s Parliamentary Caucus and HeForShe Champions to reflect on the 2026 National Budget debates, particularly in relation to health financing and gender-responsive budgeting.
The meeting created a constructive space to reflect on areas of progress, emerging concerns, and strategic next steps to strengthen the integration of gender priorities within national resource allocation processes.

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒅:
🔹 Sustained advocacy for a dedicated maternal health budget line
🔹 Strengthening mechanisms to ring-fence the sugar tax for health financing
🔹 Enhancing alignment with continental and global health commitments, including the Abuja Declaration
🔹 Improving budget tracking, disbursement oversight, and accountability mechanisms

Participants reaffirmed their commitments to deepening collaboration, strengthening oversight, and advancing practical measures that ensure national budgets respond meaningfully to the lived realities of women and communities.

𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒖𝒔, 𝑯𝒆𝑭𝒐𝒓𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓-𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒁𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒘𝒆.

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𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 3 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒘𝒊ZWRCN, in partnership with Shurugwi Town Council and community gender facilit...
06/02/2026

𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 3 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒘𝒊

ZWRCN, in partnership with Shurugwi Town Council and community gender facilitators, held a review and stocktaking meeting of the project's impact. The meeting showcased the skills gained through ZWRCN and how they have been applied in lobbying, advocacy, and community engagement to achieve visible results across wards.

The results noted included road rehabilitation, construction of polyclinics, repairing boreholes and improved access to tap water.

We also acknowledged the challenges faced, such as resistance, misinformation within communities, and delayed responses from authorities. Importantly, participants shared their stories on how they have learned to advocate within the community and liasing with their local councilors in addressing social service delivery gaps.

Shurugwi Town Council

𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚!Yesterday’s discussion wi...
05/02/2026

𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚!

Yesterday’s discussion with CSOs health and budget experts emphasized the urgent need for dedicated funding to ensure access to quality care for every woman. We are Recognizing that the abolishment of user fees in local clinics is a significant step forward. It's vital that policy pronouncements come hand in hand with adequate funding to support these initiatives. Ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately will enhance access to quality maternal health services for all women.

Inaccessible facilities continue to hinder many women, and advocating for reforms to streamline fund management is key. Swift fund disbursement will ensure resources reach those who need them most.

It’s time to prioritize maternal health and create a future where every woman can give birth safely and with dignity.

𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆! 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑽𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒄...
29/01/2026

𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆! 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑽𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 turned into an incredible success, engaging passionate individuals in a crucial conversation. Participants dove deep into the complex landscape of digital violence, exploring its disproportionate impact on women and marginalized communities. Powerful stories and effective strategies unfolded during insightful dialogues. The tasks highlighted the mixture of technology while it has the potential to empower and connect, it also has risks. Engaging debates sparked innovative ideas on harnessing technology for positive change while safeguarding communities. Additionally, the effective use of data tools in combating digital violence was explored, uncovering essential strategies to amplify voices and access critical resources. This gathering wasn’t just about discussing issues; it ignited a movement towards a more inclusive and empowering digital future.

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288 Herbert Chitepo Street
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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 14:00

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