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Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishThe State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must protect and foster the institution of the family and in particular must endeavour, within the limits of the resources available to them, to adopt measures for—
(a) the provision of care and assistance to mothers, fathers and other family members who have charge of children; and
… (Sec. 25)
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
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(3) An Act of Parliament must protect the lives of unborn children, and that Act must provide that pregnancy may be terminated only in accordance with that law. (Sec. 48)
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
- English(1) Every citizen and permanent resident of Zimbabwe has the right to have access to basic health-care services, including reproductive health-care services.
… (Sec. 76)
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
- EnglishEvery person has the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right—
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(b) subject to any other provision of this Constitution, to make decisions concerning reproduction;
… (Sec. 52)
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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(3) Persons of the same sex are prohibited from marrying each other. (Sec. 78)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishWe the people of Zimbabwe, …
And, imploring the guidance and support of Almighty God, hereby make this Constitution and commit ourselves to it as the fundamental law of our beloved land. (Preamble)
Status of the Constitution
- English(1) Customary international law is part of the law of Zimbabwe, unless it is inconsistent with this Constitution or an Act of Parliament.
… (Sec. 326)
Status of the Constitution
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(4) Zimbabwean citizens have the following duties, in addition to any others imposed upon them by law—
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(b) to observe this Constitution and to respect its ideals and institutions;
… (Sec. 35)
Status of the Constitution
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The State must promote public awareness of this Constitution, in particular by—
(a) translating it into all officially recognised languages and disseminating it as widely as possible;
(b) requiring this Constitution to be taught in schools and as part of the curricula for the training of members of the security services, the Public Service and members and employees of public institutions; and
(c) encouraging all persons and organisations, including civic organisations, to disseminate awareness and knowledge of this Constitution throughout society. (Sec. 7)
Status of the Constitution
- English(1) Zimbabwe is founded on respect for the following values and principles—
(a) supremacy of the Constitution;
… (Sec. 3)