In the area of statelessness, Zimbabwe faces historical and legal challenges, particularly due to past nationality laws that left migrant populations from neighboring countries, particularly Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia, without clear legal status. These populations continue to face difficulties in accessing documentation, increasing their risk of statelessness. 

Zimbabwe's geographic location along a key migration corridor toward South Africa positions it as a country of transit, destination, and return in regional mixed movement dynamics. Despite this, the government has maintained a favorable protection environment for refugees and asylum-seekers, demonstrating a continued commitment to international obligations.

At the 2023 Global Refugee Forum, Zimbabwe reaffirmed its commitment to several pledges, including strengthening refugee status determination, reviewing the refugee legislation, and enhancing refugees’ self-reliance by promoting access to education, and income-generating opportunities. The country has made strides to enhance its refugee protection framework, including the ongoing review of the 1983 Refugee Act, initiated in 2023. Despite ongoing socio-economic challenges, efforts are underway to further integrate refugees into national systems. Plans include the transformation of Tongogara camp into a service-oriented settlement to support both displaced and host communities.