Respectful maternity care simplified and the legal gaps
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…
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…
Passion vs paycheck- the real cost of choosing purpose over 9-5
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 their bills. They wake…
Megan Sekenhamo 