CENTRE FOR APPLIED LEGAL RESEARCH
The Centre for Applied Legal Research (CALR) is an independent research institute that empowers people, organizations and governments with sound and evidence-based legal and policy solutions and services that enhance development.
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Crucial Meeting Held with Parliamentarians to Unpack the Persons with Disabilities Bill
On March 28, 2025, the Centre for Applied Legal Research (CALR) was invited to unpack the Persons with Disabilities Bill H.B. 2 of 2023. The meeting was convened by UNDP and UNICEF Zimbabwe working in partnership with the Office of the Clerk of Parliament. The Persons with Disabilities Bill aims to replace the outdated Disabled
April 7, 2025 -
Empowering Communities for Good Governance and Human Rights
The Centre for Applied Legal Research (CALR) is leading a transformative initiative to empower 12 Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) across four provinces in Zimbabwe. These CBOs, selected from the Alliance for Community-Based Organisations (ACBOS), represent diverse interests, including residents’ rights, community media, women’s empowerment, disability rights, and environmental protection. With support from the European Union Delegation
March 19, 2025 -
Zim’s pivotal step towards justice: Move to abolish death penalty – The Sunday Mail (Opinion and Analysis)
Virginia Mabiza BY the end of 2024, Zimbabwe is expected to have made significant progress towards promulgating legislation to abolish the death penalty, a reform expected to be finalised by the first quarter of 2025. The move to abolish the death penalty marks a defining moment in the nation’s legal and human rights landscape. This
December 24, 2024 -
Zimbabwe Senate Passes the Abolition of the Death Penalty Bill
In a significant stride towards human rights advancement, Zimbabwe’s Senate has passed the Abolition of the Death Penalty Bill, paving the way for the elimination of capital punishment from its legal framework. This decision reflects a growing recognition of the sanctity of life and aligns with constitutional principles that prioritise human dignity. The movement to
December 13, 2024