Zimbabwean legislator Donald Mavhudzi advocates for repealing the Vagrancy Act, criminalizing homelessness.

A Zimbabwean legislator, Donald Mavhudzi, is advocating for the repeal of the Vagrancy Act, a colonial law that criminalizes homelessness and allows police to arrest individuals living on the streets. Mavhudzi argues the law was designed for social control and violates constitutional rights. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) supports this effort, emphasizing the need for humane solutions that address homelessness's root causes rather than criminalization.

October 01, 2024
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