Zimbabwe's Senate passed the PVO Amendment Bill, granting the government increased control over NGOs and threatening civic space.

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) condemned the Senate's swift passage of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, which critics argue threatens freedom of association and civil society operations. The bill, awaiting the president's signature, grants the government increased control over NGOs and imposes heavy penalties for non-compliance. ZLHR urged the government to support civic space and uphold human rights standards.

October 25, 2024
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