Stewart, Julie E.Katsande, Rosalie K.Chisango, Olga2017-08-102017-08-102017http://hdl.handle.net/10625/56521This paper explores the potential of the 2013 Zimbabwe Constitution to facilitate development of appropriate housing policies and to protect the rights of urban residents in relation to housing. By non-implementation of some laws and selective and discriminatory application of others, the state has failed to effectively address issues of urban housing and provision of services. The post-Independence influx of individuals to cities has placed high pressure on available, appropriate and affordable accommodation especially for lower income people among black urban populations. The paper also asks: Is there direct or indirect discrimination against females in relation to their inclusion in cities?application/pdfenHOUSING POLICYSAFE HOUSINGOVERCROWDINGLOW INCOMEZIMBABWELEGAL FRAMEWORKCONSTITUTIONPOVERTYRACISMSOUTH OF SAHARAURBAN POORHOUSINGCITIESHUMAN RIGHTSRIGHT TO HOUSINGGENDER DISCRIMINATIONSynthesis Report