What we do

It is a fundamental human right to ask for and receive, information held by public organisations and bodies. It is critically important to make sure that information held by the public, and in some cases private institutions is available and accessible to citizens in a form and/ or language understandable to them.

MISA Zimbabwe lobbies for the enactment of democratic access to information laws as the right to seek, access and receive information is guaranteed by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human RightsArticle 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and Article 4 of the Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa.  It is also provided for in sections 61 and 62 of the Zimbabwe constitution.

Therefore, this programme seeks to campaign for the public to enjoy their right to be informed through unrestricted access to information.

International Day for Universal Access to information

MISA Zimbabwe commemorates September 28th as International Day for Universal Access to Information. MISA Zimbabwe celebrates Universal Access to Information Day to raise awareness about the importance of the right of access to information in Zimbabwe and throughout the world and cast the spotlight on the challenges that hamper the enjoyment of this fundamental right.

Access to information and knowledge, free expression (online and offline), respect for cultural and linguistic diversity and quality education for all, are key pillars in building knowledge societies.

 

Access to information news from our chapters

The Freedom of Expression  Climate survey 2025- Now Available!

The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!

Southern Africa has in its history never faced such crossroads in the wake of the USA’s global funding cuts and dealing with high stakes that are borne of elections and rapid technological changes. The headwinds are further compounded by the debilitating effects of...

Online Attacks on Female Journalists

Online Attacks on Female Journalists

Summary of the Report This report examines the growing issue of online violence against female journalists in Zimbabwe. It is based on focus group discussions and key informant interviews conducted by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) in Harare and...

Calls for AI regulatory frameworks 

Calls for AI regulatory frameworks 

Media practitioners and stakeholders have called for policies and regulations that recognise the new realities brought by Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Although the use of generative AI remains nascent in Zimbabwe, stakeholders have raised questions about its...