Zimbabwe: Churches Call for Rapid Rollout of GBV Courts

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged authorities to fast-track the establishment of specialised courts to handle gender-based violence (GBV) cases warning that abuse remains a deepening national crisis.

In a statement marking the start of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the council said recent moves in Parliament to revive plans for GBV-focused courts highlighted the need for urgent reforms to better protect survivors.

“Parliament made a strong call…