Absolute Prohibition Research Articles

Ethical Disputes over Freebies and Gifts in Journalism Practice: An Analysis of 133 Media Ethics Codes

How do media ethics codes regulate journalists’ treatment of freebies in relation to the public’s right to journalism? This study examines 133 media ethics codes from 87 countries and regions. The analysis reveals that most codes overlook the issue of freebies in daily news practice. Among the 133 codes, 49 explicitly address freebies, with varying degrees of specificity, generally categorized into absolute prohibition, relative prohibition, and intermediate attitudes. Ethical codes need more explicit guidance on how journalists should handle freebies to ensure consistency on this issue. Additionally, the normative guidance on freebies requires greater operational feasibility. To enhance the effectiveness of ethical codes in journalism practice, this paper proposes incorporating the principles of bottom line, relevance, and openness in the discussion and revision of ethics codes.

Navigating autonomy and decision-making capacity: Legal and ethical considerations in Medical Assistance in Dying for individuals with mental disorders in Portugal

Portugal has recently amended its absolute prohibition on euthanasia and assisted suicide that now permits it conditionally and exonerates those providing this practice. People with a mental disorder or medical condition that affects their decision-making capacity (DMC), regardless of the mental disorder, its contemporaneity, or its connection to the decision itself are expressly excluded from this service unless they are assessed and deemed capacitous. In the absence of any statute concerning capacity or assisted decision-making, this legislation raises concerns about potential discrimination, conflicting with the presumption of capacity principle. A shift toward a DMC model is proposed. This model allows for the assessment of capacity for specific decisions, addressing the ethical implications of respecting or overriding a terminally ill person’s autonomous will for medical assistance in dying. This review paper examines the challenges of assessing DMC in depression and examines several questions of ethical and legislative nature for future consideration.

Unfortunately, for now we aren’t the gods of time!..

This article is devoted to the overthrow of the idle conjectures of sci-fi writers (and after them some romantically minded astrophysicists), one way or another relating to the notorious time travel. Wherein primary attention here is paid to proof of the absolute conceptual prohibition on moving into the past. After all, according to author’s count, lots of fabrications of the human intelligence are by no means equivalent to the quantity of objects of the so-called Cauchy horizon. And moreover: the ordinal of our generalized spiritual world should be obviously higher than for a similar set of structural elements of the observed cosmos. In particular, if a number of material objects is N, a manifold of their cogitable combinations may vary from 2n to Nn. But still with that, it does not seem possible, however, to refute (as shown yet by Kurt Gödel) the significant majority of these frankly dubious speculations at a physical & mathematical level. Thus precisely the probabilistic approach (or, if you like, algorithm) is a quite legitimate and the only correct for given case!
 And summarizing, the author leads his reader to a quite reasoned conclusion that unraveling the most complex outlook problems of existence, it is better obviously to trust philosophers rather than naturalists or techies!

KEABSAHAN AKTA PERJANJIAN PENGIKATAN JUAL BELI, SURAT KUASA MENJUAL DAN/ATAU MELEPAS HAK ATAS OBJEK YANG MENJADI AGUNAN DI BANK

This research aims to determine the reasons for the invalidity of deeds of sale and purchase agreements, power of attorney for sale and purchase, and/or release of rights to objects mortgaged to banks, as well as the legal consequences of this invalidity. The research methode used is normative juridical, where theoretical aspects are analyzed and interpreted. Secondary data originating from primary and secondary legal sources is the basis for research. Primary legal sources include authoritative legal documents, while secondary legal sources include publications about law such as books, texts, legal journals, and comments on court decisions. then processed and studied using qualitative descriptive methods. The research results show that the causes of the invalidity of the deed can be explained by several factors. First, a power of attorney to sell does not have executory power to settle debts, and the absolute prohibition on the use of power is particularly important in the context of property sales. Second, the principle that the granting of power of attorney must be in line with the rights of the person giving the power of attorney is very important in determining the validity of these documents. The Sales and Purchase Agreement (PPJB) also plays an important role in ensuring there is a clear understanding of the rights and obligations in the legal relationship between the seller and the buyer. The notary as the official in charge of making deeds must ensure that the legal documents he makes comply with the provisions of the laws and regulations. Non-compliance can result in losses for all parties involved, especially in terms of rights protection and legal certainty.

Empirical Effects of Resale Price Maintenance: Evidence from Fixed Book Price Policies in Europe

Abstract This paper investigates the effects of Resale Price Maintenance (RPM) agreements in Europe by studying a legally permitted form of RPM in the book market. In particular, we study the effects of such agreements on prices and sales, finding that countries which have Fixed Book Prices policies witness higher book sales, relative to countries without such a policy, with no noticeable effect on the average price of books. We suggest that the mechanism for these findings is that FBP policies promote non-price competition and a diverse network of retailers, increasing quantity, whereas a change in bargaining power reduces double marginalisation, offsetting upward pricing pressure from RPM. While these results are limited to the book sector and are based on a limited number of countries changing policy, they nonetheless highlight that RPM agreements have the ability to confer positive competition effects and absolute prohibition of such agreements may not always be warranted.

Pravno regulisanje prekida trudnoće u komparativnom pravu / Legal Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy in Comparative Law

This paper explores the legal regulations on the termination of pregnancy in comparative law, a sensitive topic that, although it does represent the exclusive domain of state regulation, encroaches into human rights as well. The basic research question is how selected modern democratic states legally regulate the issue of the termination of pregnancy. Hence, the research goal is to prove that the trend of modern democratic states is to allow the termination of pregnancy even on request, but also to determine the existence of recent retrograde trends in this area. In this paper and research, except for the comparative method, the analytic, dogmatic, normative, and axiological methods are utilized. Although the core of the research is comparative legal, the historic and international legal segments are presented in short in this paper. In researching the following selected states, BiH, Serbia, Croatia, Germany, USA and Ireland, it is determined that the termination of pregnancy is currently largely allowed even on the request of a pregnant woman, especially for justified reasons, with regards to a specific legal regime (Germany), a sudden shift in complete liberalization (Ireland), and even for retrograde changes towards absolute prohibition (USA). In the argument section, the right of the state to ban a medical procedure out of arbitrary reasons (at least in modern discourse) is considered (even disputed). The conclusion is, considering the practice and development of democratic states, the trend of allowing the termination of pregnancy in early stages on demand of a pregnant woman without a reason, and in later stages with a reason, is evident. Concerning the region, the situation is relative satisfactory, although in greater parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Croatia the outdated legislation needs innovations, as well as certain improvements, which at this point is inevitable.

Model Implementasi Pendidikan Nilai Karakter Profil Pelajar Pancasila di Kelas Empat Sekolah Dasar

The aim of this research is to describe the implementation model of the independent curriculum at the SDIT Irsyadul 'Ibad School, Pandeglang Regency as a school driving the first generation in forming the character profile of Pancasila students. This research method is descriptive qualitative. Data was collected through interviews with school principals, deputy principals, teachers and parents. Data was obtained from documentation, observation and literature study. The data obtained is then analyzed through reduction, presentation and conclusions. The research results showed that the implementation of the Pancasila student profile character was not only through intracurricular, extracurricular activities and the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project but also through school habits/culture. Apart from that, the success of implementing the Pancasila student profile character is influenced by the creativity and competence of teachers in differentiated learning as well as the absolute prohibition of smoking for teachers. Schools have the freedom to prepare learning plans that refer to learning outcomes based on student characteristics. Collaboration between school principals, teachers, students, parents and the community is an important factor in implementing the independent curriculum.

Constitutionalizing Mass Surveillance in the EU: Civil Society Demands, Judicial Activism, and Legislative Inertia

Abstract Despite the shock provoked by the Snowden revelations, mass surveillance is still a reality in the EU. However, over the past few years, it has been possible to observe a gradual constitutionalization of these practices. This Article maps the ongoing process of progressively defining the constitutional limits and societal affordances of mass surveillance in the EU by focusing on the three main actors who contribute to it. First, this Article presents civil society as the propeller of this trend. Civil society not only advocated for a ban on general surveillance systems in the aftermath of the Snowden revelations, but also promoted a series of strategic litigations to challenge state surveillance practices at national and EU levels. Second, it analyses CJEU case law as the main constitutionalizing engine of this process. The Court pragmatically ascertained that an absolute prohibition of mass surveillance did not appear to be a realistic solution and put significant effort into actively defining the legal boundaries of these practices by striving to find an equilibrium between Member State interests and citizens’ fundamental rights. Third, it considers the approaches taken by national legislators to be a slowing factor. States are still reluctant to incorporate the constitutional standards progressively developed by courts despite the now significant body of judicially created parameters in the field.

The Legal and Human Rights Challenges of Interfaith Marriage in Indonesia

Objective: This research aims to analyze the legal rules on interfaith marriage in Indonesia in relation to human rights, and whether there are any aspects of human rights violations or conflicts arising from the absolute prohibition of interfaith marriage without exception, as clarified by the Supreme Court Circular (SEMA) No. 2 of 2023, which provides a more detailed interpretation of the rules in the Marriage Act No. 1 of 1974 and the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) No. 1 of 1991. Theoretical Framework: The right to freedom of religion and the right to form a family are integral aspects of human rights and also Islamic teachings. The absolute prohibition of interfaith marriage by the Supreme Court Circular (SEMA) No. 2 of 2023 is considered by some religious followers to be in conflict, thus encountering resistance from a segment of society. The theories of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), pluralism of applicable legal rules, and differences in the understanding of religious figures themselves are utilized as foundational theories to examine challenges to the implementation of law and the UDHR in Indonesia, determining whether these legal rules still leave room for conflicts. Method: The study employs a normative legal research methodology. Data is acquired through an extensive review of relevant legal frameworks, doctrines, and pertinent literature. The acquired data is then subject to qualitative analysis techniques for thorough examination and interpretation, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Results: The findings of the study indicate that the legal rules on interfaith marriage in Indonesia have the potential to cause several aspects of human rights violations or conflicts, especially the right to freedom of religion and the right to form a family. This is because these rules restrict the individual's freedom to choose a religion and form a family with someone of a different religion without exception. The absolute prohibition of interfaith marriage, as upheld by SEMA No. 2 of 2023, further exacerbates these concerns by creating a legal vacuum that leaves interfaith couples without legal recognition and protection. Conclusion: One of the primary functions of law and regulations is to safeguard society, protect their rights, and regulate human activities fairly to achieve harmony and prosperity in the life of the nation and state. However, this objective will not be achieved if the legal rules in place still leave injustice and a lack of protection for the fulfillment of citizens' fundamental rights. Therefore, further regulation is needed to find solutions to overcome this problem. The adoption of a more nuanced approach to interfaith marriage, one that respects individual rights and accommodates religious diversity, would be a significant step towards ensuring human rights protection in Indonesia. For instance, providing dispensation for Muslim men to marry non-Muslim women (Christian or Jewish) if they are deeply in love, approved by both families due to their belief in living harmoniously and peacefully. There is concern that the intense love shared between them might lead to one of them taking their own life if separated, or due to the difficulty of finding a Muslim woman in non-Muslim-majority countries when the man is studying abroad, among other reason.

The analysis of the decision condemning the Republic of Moldova for the violation of art. 3 through the use of excessive force during arrest

According to the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right not to be subjected to torture, inhuman and degrading treatment is an absolute right, which cannot be restricted even in the most difficult situations, such as the fight against terrorism and organized crime. Despite the absolute prohibition of application of ill-treat-ment, the art. 3 of the Convention remains one of the most frequently violated articles by the authorities of the Re-public of Moldova. In the period 2019-2022 the court found violation of the right not to be subjected to ill-treatment by applying the excessive force during arrest. ECtHR developed the standards, which apply to the qualification of violation of art. 3 by abuse of force, including ,,evidence beyond reasonable doubt”, presumption of application of ill-treatment and proportionality of application of force. In this study, we analyze the violation of the art. 3 founded by the ECtHR in the case Prepelița v. Republic of Moldova application no. 50799/14 of 23 June 2014, decision of 3 December 2019, and identification of the systemic problems, which determine the presence of abuse of force at arrest.

Nowelizacja Kodeksu postępowania administracyjnego z 2021 r. – czy jest możliwość „proreprywatyzacyjnej” wykładni?

The subject of the analysis carried out in the article is the content of the amendment of 2021 to the Code of Administrative Procedure, in particular its transitional provisions, according to which proceedings for annulment of administrative decisions older than 30 years are discontinued by operation of law. Arguments are presented indicating that the interpretation of this provisions, which means that it is impossible not only to annul the decision, but also to state that a defective decision is unlawful, leads to a violation of the Constitution. Such a solution makes it impossible to obtain a preliminary finding for the purposes of compensation proceedings and blocks an access to claim damages from the state – which leads to an infringement of the absolute prohibition under Article 77 (2) of the Constitution. This applies in particular to reprivatisation proceedings conducted in good faith for many years. However, in the article, the possibilities of maintaining the state of compliance with the Constitution through the appropriate interpretation of the transitional provisions of the amendment are indicated and discussed.

대통령 집무실 및 전직대통령 사저 인근에서의 절대적 집회금지를 규정한 집시법 제11조 개정안의 위헌성

Recently, some members of National Assembly proposed an amendment to Article 11 of the ‘Assembly And Demonstration Act’ in order to ban on assemblies in the vicinity of the Executive Office of the President and former President's residence This paper will examine the constitutionality of this proposal.
 Absolute no-assembly zones have historically been used by military regimes as a means to curb citizens' freedom of assembly. These zones are generally thought to be unduly restrictive of freedom of assembly and do not pass the proportionality test. In fact, the Constitutional Court of Korea has ruled several parts of Article 11 of the Assembly And Demonstration Act unconstitutional.
 Before examining the constitutionality of this amendment proposal, we must first define the concept of “Presidential residence” in Article 11(3) of the Assembly And Demonstration Act. Taking into account the dictionary meaning of the term, the structure of Article 11 of the Assembly And Demonstration Act, and the guarantee of freedom of assembly, the term “presidential residence” refers to the living quarters of the President and his family.
 The absolute prohibition of all assemblies in the vicinity of the President's residence is aimed at protecting the constitutional functions of the President, and the absolute prohibition of all assemblies in the vicinity of the residence of former presidents is aimed at ensuring the personal safety of former presidents and the tranquility of their residences. These legislative objectives are legitimate. However, the above provisions uniformly prohibit all assemblies despite the fact that there is no need to regulate small and peaceful assemblies. Also, the legislative objectives can be achieved through the Assembly and Demonstration Act, the Criminal Code, and the Presidential Security Act. Therefore, these provisions violate the right to freedom of assembly. The amendments should not be passed.

The Establishment of the Legal System of Data Outbound Transfer from the Perspective of Comparative Law

Data are considered as one of the basic production factors, the cross-border flow of which has brought new development opportunities for the digital economy, but the unordered data outbound transfer has brought new challenges to national, public and enterprise interests, and the rights and interests of data subject. The legislation of different countries and regions has basically formed three paradigms: absolute prohibition, complete openness and conditional cross-border transmission. China should draw on the mature international mechanisms for the control of cross-border data flows, and combine its national interests and data protection realities to establish a legal supervision mechanism with hierarchical and categorical data management and control as the core, so as to realize the secure and free cross-border flow of data.

What is the Impact of Alcohol Ban on Prevalence of Undertrial Prisoners of Liquor & Narcotics Drugs Related Acts Violation in Bihar - A Twelve Year (2010-2021) Comparative Cross-Sectional Study?

There is a global prerequisite for making and implementing a diminution strategy in the want of drugs of addiction, both legal and banned, which may otherwise lead to plentiful negative health, family, socio-economic and mental consequences. During the 63rd session of the WHA (World Health Assembly), held at Geneva in May 2010, including India the 193 global member states reached on mutual consensus for global strategies to trim down the detrimental use of alcohol by adopting resolution WHA 63.13. The (GoI) Government of India enforced, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Act No. 61 of 1985 with guidelines, protocols and essential framework to reduce drug abuse and sale in India. Alcohol causes 3 million deaths per annum globally; responsible for 5.1% of the global burden of disease, gender wise harmful consumption of alcohol is about 7.1% in males compared to 2.2% in females. The Bihar Excise Act, 1915 was amended and new amendment Act, 2016 was enforced from 01.04.2016, vide Gazette Notification No. 1485 dated 05.04.2016. Absolute Prohibition of sale and consumption of liquor in any form was declared in the State of Bihar. Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 was notified on 2 October 2016 to put into effect complete ban of alcohol consumption/sale in the territory of Bihar. The key objective of this study is to find out impact of alcohol ban on the prevalence of under trial, Prisoners of Liquor & Narcotics Drugs related Acts violation before the intervention (i.e. alcohol ban) and after alcohol ban. This novel cross sectional research study revealed that there is 1190.39 percent increase in the Under trial, prisoners violating Bihar Liquor & Narcotics Drugs Excise Act after absolute prohibition of sale and consumption of liquor in Bihar, India. Added to this the research study also revealed that there is 355.12 percent and 169.30 percent increase in violation of Liquor & Narcotics Drugs Prohibition Act as well as Liquor & Narcotics Drugs NDPS Act respectively during the period when alcohol is banned in the state of Bihar as compared to same period before alcohol ban.

Collaboration and research imperatives for a growing right-to-die movement.

This commentary discusses key controversies surrounding assisted dying that have now evolved, creating further tensions and divisions among assisted dying organizations, adding to existing controversy based on ethical, political, and theological grounds-all shaping public health policy in Canada and elsewhere. The growing worldwide trend in the right-to-die movement is increasingly focusing on medical assistance in dying (MAID) with most service organizations (societies) devoted to a sanctioned, legislatively prescribed approach. While in consequence important changes have occurred in numerous countries and jurisdictions with successful challenges on the absolute prohibition to assisted dying, it is arguably the case that as many-if not more-people are still denied this controversial right to have a peaceful, reliable, and painless end of their own choosing. We examine implications of this for beneficiaries and service providers, while showing how a collaborative and strategic approach that includes all options to access a human right to determine our own end-of-life options can effectively address these tensions for the benefit of all right-to-die organizations, regardless of differences in their respective tasks, directions, and agendas, with each mutually reinforcing the work of the other. We conclude by stressing the essential need for collaboration in terms of furthering research to better understand challenges facing policymakers andbeneficiaries and potential liabilities for health professionals providing this service.

The Impact of the Significance of the General Pronunciation on the Rule of Usury Through the Book of Interpretations of the Ahmadiyya Lamla Jeon "T 1130 AH"

Praise be to God. We praise Him and seek His assistance, guidance, and forgiveness; we seek refuge in God from the evils of our actions and thoughts. He whom God guides is not misled, and he who misleads him, there is no guide for him. As for the legal rulings that are the basis of our life that God Almighty has drawn for us and approved by His servants, scholars must understand these rulings and communicate them to the people. The early scholars were keen to sit down to elicit and understand these rulings, so it is not possible to judge something as permissible or forbidden without referring to it. These rules, and among these basic rules, are the semantics of the words that are indispensable to any scholar who is diligent about them. Everyone who addresses fatwas and interpretation must be familiar with these rules, and the general significance is one of the basic semantics sections, which is the significance in terms of the situation where it determines who is covered by the speech. To demonstrate this type of connotation, we took an example that we hear constantly now due to its widespread prevalence among us, and we shed light on the impact of the general connotation in this ruling and how the legislator used it to abolish this treatment to preserve the society. To achieve the best result, we divided the research into several demands: The first requirement: introducing Mullah Jun, the Hanafi Indian scholar (died 1130 AH), and his book (Al-Tafsir al-Ahmadiyya). The second requirement: we have defined the general term and its form and significance according to scholars and their disagreements about it. The third requirement: we dealt with the effect of the general significance in deducing the ruling on the prohibition of usury. The fourth requirement is concerned with the effect of general significance in interpreting the meaning of usury. The fifth requirement: is the reason for the interest. We have concluded this research with the most important results we have reached, including the absolute prohibition of usury and the absence of exceptions or licenses in this ruling. And with this, we have concluded this research with the praise of God Almighty.
 Keywords: general connotation, usury, Mullah Jeon, Ahmadi interpretations

Evasive Manoeuvres: Strasbourg, the Hague Child Abduction Convention and the Absolute Prohibition on Ill-Treatment

Abstract This article identifies a troubling omission on the part of the European Court of Human Rights, when it considers cases involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Such cases often involve one parent, who has abducted the child, alleging that their actions were necessary to protect themselves or the child from violence by the other parent. The Court has avoided considering arguments based on Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights in such cases, despite the now established relevance of that Article to the risks of family violence. A change of course is needed, in order to articulate clear principles for the ECtHR’s own Hague cases, and reinforce the absoluteness of Article 3 protection elsewhere.

Pengaruh Kemalisme Terhadap Undang-Undang Poligami di Turki

This paper aims to discuss the issu of the influence of Kemalism on the polygamy law in Turkey to disribe universally the influence of Kemalism on the polygamy law in Turkey by firs knowing Mustafa Kemal’s mission in the information of a republic there. This paper will try to answer haw Kemalism has a major influence on the family law, especially the polygami law. this paper includes the results of the qualitatif research with data sources and documents from a number og books and articels as well as as from other data sources related to this paper. The result of this paper is to find a complete overhaul of state regulations regarding the family right in 1917 in which it is explained that polygamy is not prohibited but still on condition that the husband can be fair to his wives and the wafe may write a divorce not before the marriage after this (polygamy). If the man ignores this, than the divorce has the right to be carried out into the Turkish Civil Code of 1926, which explains the absolute prohibition of polygamy. This cange occurred because of the influence of Kemalism on the Turkish state. From this infuence there is rule regarding violations againts people who practice polygamy. However, there are no rules that explicitly regulate sanctions for such violation The Turkish Family Law Of Cyprus 1951. But basically the lawimplicitly exsplain that polygamy in Turkey is not permitted and those who violate it will get a penalty.

Waris Beda Agama Dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam: Studi Komparasi Pemikiran Wahbah Az-Zuhali dan Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

Although the legal provisions on inheritance from different religions in Islam have actually been rolled out for a long time. There is no clear spot regarding the inheritance of different religions at this time. Evidence that there are still differences of opinion regarding the issue of inheritance from different religions here, namely between Wahbah az-Zuhaili and Yusuf al-Qaradawi. Wahbah az-Zuhaili prohibits inheritance from different religions, but Yusuf al-Qaradawi with his minority fiqh rejects the absolute prohibition of inheritance, but only prohibits harbi infidels. The type of this research is Library Research. This research is descriptive, analytic, comparative The approach used by the authors is the uṣul al-fiqh approach by using muṭlaq and muqayyad theories. The approaches and theories above are to find out the differences in thoughts and backgrounds that cause these two figures to be different. In this difference, Wahbah az-Zuhaili absolutely rejects the inheritance of different religions because of his understanding of the hadith of the Prophet. Because Wahbah az-Zuhaili views this hadith of the prophet as absolute, so the meaning of the word infidel in the hadith is interpreted comprehensively for all infidels without exception. absolute. Because according to him the hadith of the Prophet still has a broad meaning. The theory which is considered as a muqayyad theory of hadith interpretation here causes the word infidel in that hadith to be interpreted as the takwil of followers of the Hanafi school of thought. The interpretation here specifies the word infidel from the word infidel to infidel harbi only. Yusuf al-Qaradawi's theory is relevant in Indonesia because Indonesia itself recognizes religions other than Islam itself.

Implications of the imago Dei (Gn 1:26) on gender equality and agrarian land reform in Zimbabwe

The creation of humanity (Gn 1:26–2:25) marks the climatic point of the creation process because after it, God is said to have rested. A clear marker that humans are the epitome of creation is the fact that they were created in God’s image (Gn 1:26). Unlike animals, humans have the capacity to think, act with free will, exert self-control and also have a conscience. These distinctive characteristics earn humanity not only dominion over creation (Gn 1:28), but also the care towards the created order. The fact of having been created in God’s image, imago Dei, or to be godlike, is therefore associated with certain rights and responsibilities over creation. Further, being created in God’s image implies that human life itself is sacred and thus should not be terminated in any way, either by the individual themself or by any other person(s) (Gn 9:6). Given that human life is so sacred, such a rationale is invoked in the absolute prohibition on murder. Above all, being created in God’s image connotes gender equality – ‘male and female he created them’ (Gn 1:27b). In view of the land reform exercise in Zimbabwe, so much has happened, but the big question which remains is whether women have received a fair share in the land redistribution exercise. Making a womanist contextual reading of Genesis 1:26, this article seeks to reflect on the Zimbabwean land reform exercise, challenging the lack of gender inclusion in the redistribution exercise.Contribution: Given that women theology is that of liberation, empowerment and affirmation, this research makes a unique contribution to women theologies as it pushes for women’s empowerment through fair land redistribution. By tapping into the implications of having been created in God’s image, the research has successfully argued that the current situation, whereby gender gaps in land ownership are still quite large, needs to be addressed as stewardship over creation was given to both men and women.