Key Terms Access to Justice A basic human right that refers to ensuring an individual’s access to courts, including traditional courts and/or legal representation so that legal and judicial outcomes are just and equitable. Ageism A form of discrimination or stereotyping against people on the basis of their real or perceived older age. According to HelpAge International, a leading older persons’ network, “[a]geism results in prejudicial and stigmatising attitudes and behaviour that belittle, patronise and exclude us in our older age, deny us autonomy and dignity, and create barriers to enjoyment of our human rights on an equal basis with others in every aspect of life.” Customary law Common practice that is unwritten, accepted, expected, and required conduct that coexist alongside formal laws. In Zimbabwe, customary laws are legal practices recognized by the state as binding law. Customary law marriage A marriage created through traditional common practices but solemnized at the Magistrate’s Court in Zimbabwe, and it permits the husband to have more than one wife. Lobola A practice whereby a bridegroom’s family makes a negotiated bride price payment to the bride’s family, often in the form of cattle and/or cash. Marriage registration A document that shows that a marriage is recognized by an entity such as a government or the local traditional leadership. Widow A woman whose husband has died. “YOU WILL GET NOTHING” II