Globally, 129 million girls are out of school, with teen pregnancy being a significant contributor. In Zimbabwe, this challenge is acutely felt, with 34% of girls out of school due to teenage pregnancy and early marriage according to a UNICEF Zimbabwe 2019 report. Despite progressive legal frameworks such as the Education Amendment Act (2020), access to education remains problematic for many girls. Cultural norms, poverty, and inadequate sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) information further exacerbate these issues. In November 2023, girls from 10 project schools, supported by the Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI) in partnership with Action Aid Zimbabwe, submitted a petition to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee (PPC) on Education under the Girl Supporter project. The petition highlighted their challenges and called for urgent action to address teen pregnancy, child marriage, and under-resourced schools. On May 31, 2024, FAWEZI in partnership with Action Aid Zimbabwe hosted a follow-up meeting with the PPC on Education. This meeting provided a platform for 40 in-school girls to advocate for their right to education, safe learning environments, and SRHR. Representing the voices of 6,764 girls from the 10 project schools, these girls engaged in open dialogue with policymakers, reinforcing the key issues raised in their petition. The girls recounted their experiences, they were motivated to take charge in pushing for the realisation of their rights to education, one of the girls, Lucien Musingarambwi said, “From the time we presented our petition, the PPC have given us a positive response and they are showing that they care for us. They said that some of the challenges we presented in the petition are going to be responded to and solutions are going to be given as this meeting was in time for their first meeting for 2024,” “They have vowed to keep on pushing for policies such as the Education Amendment Act (2020) that allows for reentry into schools for in-school girls that fall pregnant.” She also highlighted the issues she wishes the PPC to respond to first, “I just hope our cry for girl-friendly toilets and Guidance and counseling rooms sanitary pads is going to be heard.” The Chairperson of the PPC on Education, Honourable Ophias Murambiwa responded with a commitment to address these concerns, stating, “The Committee will conduct public hearings and consultations to raise awareness and gather input from stakeholders including adolescent mothers, educators, community leaders on supporting second chance education.” The public hearings will be held to demystify or destigmatize the re-entry of pregnant girls and adolescent mothers into formal education. He went on to speak about the significance of re-entry into school for pregnant girls, “Re-entry into school allows them to regain control of their lives and build a better future for themselves and their children, it reduces the likelihood of repeated teen pregnancies and they are also empowered to be active contributors in their communities and the nation at large.” The meeting empowered the girls, enhancing their agency and confidence in holding policymakers accountable. The 40 girls who attended were inspired to continue advocating for their rights, with the timing of the meeting aligning perfectly with the PPC on Education’s annual planning period. This ensured that their issues were prioritized in the committee’s 2024 agenda. Despite progressive laws and policies, the reality on the ground remains challenging. The follow-up meeting underscored the need for continued advocacy and support to bridge the gap between policy and practice. FAWEZI’s in partnership with Action Aid Zimbabwe’s initiative, is a foot forward in addressing the educational and health challenges faced by in-school girls in Zimbabwe. By providing a platform for the girls to voice their concerns and advocate for their rights, FAWEZI has empowered a new generation of leaders committed to transforming their communities and ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to complete her education and lead a healthy, empowered life.