Reproductive Rights Group Hosts Annual Litigation Baraza in Zimbabwe

Afya na Haki, a non-governmental organization focused on advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa, has announced its àth annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Baraza scheduled for August 3 to 7, 2026, in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Event Overview

The baraza will feature panel discussions, research presentations, documentary screenings, keynote addresses, practitioner roundtables, and judicial dialogues, among other activities.

Theme and Objectives

This year's event, themed "Age as a Determinant of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights," aims to examine age as a structural determinant of SRHR across the full life course and develop regionally grounded litigation strategies required to dismantle age-based barriers across the African continent.

Significance

The baraza serves as a strategic legal forum where lawyers, academics, civil society organizations, and advocates gather to share knowledge, challenge discriminatory laws, and coordinate legal strategies to advance reproductive rights.