Abortion is healthcare, and should be accessible to all. We continue to advocate for the reproductive rights of Violet Zulu in Zambia, and women across Africa.

BREAKING: Today, the High Court of Zambia ordered the immediate release of Violet Zulu, overturning her seven-year prison sentence for an abortion-related charge. After spending two years behind bars, Violet will finally walk free and be reunited with her sons, bringing an end

💪🏾🎉 SHE’S FREE!! Today, the High Court of Zambia overturned the conviction of our client Violet Zulu and set her free from a 7-year prison sentence—all for allegedly getting an abortion.

I am deeply disturbed by a video currently circulating online showing a Kenyan man, Opande James, visiting from the US, lifting the dress of an intoxicated young woman in a bar and recording her nudity—her v@gina and butt0cks—despite her feeble resistance. Another man eventually

In light of yesterday’s ruling overturning Violet Zulu’s conviction, this joint statement reaffirms a clear position: women must not be arrested, prosecuted, or imprisoned for seeking abortion care. Reproductive healthcare is a legal and human rights obligation in Zambia. Read

After 2 years of separation, Violet Zulu is finally home, reunited with her children after being sentenced to 7 years in prison in 2023. Her crime? Trying to access health care. A decision so many women are forced to make in silence, fear, and desperation. Let this sink in:

The JMM case matters because it exposes a deadly national reality in Kenya. In 2023 alone, an estimated 792,684 induced abortions occurred in the country, with the vast majority being unsafe. JMM’s death was not an isolated tragedy. She was a survivor of sexual violence who

The JMM case exposes a painful truth on how quickly society questions survivors, and how slowly systems respond. JMM’s experience stands as a mirror, reflecting how deeply women’s rights continue to be ignored. Her story is one many women and girls across Africa know too well.

Misunderstanding of abortion myths and facts in Malawi is creating barriers to abortion care right now. Survivors delay seeking services, providers hesitate to act, and stigma fills the gap where legal clarity should sit. Malawi’s law allows termination of pregnancy in specific

Watch Martin, Associate Director, Legal Strategies, narrate the story of AC in Malawi and what led to a landmark High Court decision. AC, a minor and survivor of sexual violence, was denied access to a safe abortion despite the law. Her experience reflects the reality of high

The High court of Malawi affirmed that survivors of sexual violence have an automatic right to access safe abortion services. This right is protected under the Malawian law. The Center for Reproductive (CRR) rights, together partners, are actively advocating for full

Martin breaks down the landmark High Court decision in Malawi that clarified the law on abortion for survivors of sexual violence. The Court affirmed that survivors of sexual violence have an automatic right to access termination of pregnancy within the law, and without

Abortion is Healthcare!

Yesterday, we met with the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Malawi Human Rights Commission - Winston Mwafulirwa, together with our partner Nyale Institute, to discuss how we can strengthen collaboration to support the implementation of the AC (a minor) court decision, where the court affirmed

A powerful precedent in Malawi: In the AC (a minor) case, the High Court of Malawi affirmed that child survivors of sexual violence have an automatic right to safe abortion under the Gender Equality Act. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more. #SafeAbortion #ReproRights #Malawi

Our client, Violet Zulu, needed help and at every turn was denied. We are proud to have worked to help free Violent and we remain committed to ensuring that no woman or girl in Zambia is ever again imprisoned for seeking reproductive healthcare. bit.ly/4qN5m15

Healthcare should be a place of safety, trust, and dignity. At the Center, we are working to transform systems so that adolescent girls’ and young women can access the care they need without barriers, stigma, or discrimination.   Join us tomorrow, 25th February 2026, for Her

Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights joined RHNK and NCPD for the launch of the Her Health Project. Watch the full launch live here ⬇️ youtube.com/live/G7_IVPbJq…

Featured on NTV Kenya News Kenya continues to face a worrying rise in maternal deaths, with the Ministry of Health reporting that a significant proportion of these deaths involve adolescent girls aged 15–19. Five counties — Homa Bay County, West Pokot County, Tana River County, Samburu

Zambia’s laws protect reproductive health rights but barriers still prevent access in practice. The High Court decision makes it clear that women must not be criminalised for seeking care and that the Termination of Pregnancy Act and Gender Equity and Equality Act must be fully