Highlights

Taking Transitional Justice to the Diaspora Outreach Report Volume One

May 4, 2012

Since 2010, the Forum's International Liaison Office (“InTLO”) undertook consultative workshops with Zimbabweans based in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe to gather their views and recommendations on the Zimbabwe situation, with a focus on transitional justice. This Report records such finding : TJ_Diaspora_(Web)1

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SW Radio's Coverage of the TJ to the Diaspora Report Launch

May 3, 2012

SW Radio covered the launch of our TJ to the diaspora report. The SW report plus photo can be found at: http://www.swradioafrica.com/2012/05/01/transitional-justice-not-possible-with-zanu-pf-in-power/

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Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe Debate

April 30, 2012

DO YOU THINK ZIMBABWE IS READY FOR TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE??? lets hear your take on this on our Facebook page

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Transitional Justice Outreach to the Diaspora

April 27, 2012

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Human Rights and How to Claim them

April 25, 2012

This bulletin explains what human rights are and how they are claimed. Please read more ...Human Rights and How to Claim them

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ACHPR 51st Session Statement on the Overall Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwe

April 18, 2012

statement 51st SessionThe statement outlines the general human rights situation in Zimbabwe... Read More

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Deputy Sheriff Attaches Property Belonging to Perpetrators of Politically Motivated Violence

April 4, 2012

The Deputy Sheriff Murehwa, has publicised his notice to auction the property of the perpetrators of politically motivated violence, who were ordered by the High Court to pay US$12 168 as damages for the assault of the Forum's client, Mr. Weston Katiyo. See the alert on the matter and the Notice of the Auction below, the relevant portion is highlighted:    

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High Court orders the Civil Imprisonment of a perpetrator of politically motivated violence

March 30, 2012

The High Court at Harare, on the 28th of March 2012, granted an order for the imprisonment of Garikayi Nyamakombo for 30 (days) renewable, until he pays the judgment debt of US$5 500 (Five Thousand and Five Hundred United States Dollars) owing to our client Mr.  Caleb Marange, a victim of Organised Violence and Torture...read more  Perpetrator's Civil Imprisonment

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International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

March 29, 2012

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum joins the world in marking the "International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims"...Int. day on the right to the truth concerninig gross human rights violations

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Prisoners' Rights

March 20, 2012

This bulletin outlines the rights of prisoners as provided for in the UN Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners. It also highlights the condition of prisons in Zimbabwe. Read more...Bulletine 71 English

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Government commits itself to criminalize torture

March 19, 2012

This statement applauds the position by the Government of Zimbabwe to ratify CAT and criminalize torture. Read more...Government commits itself to criminalize torture

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African Court Coalition Roundtable Meeting Report

March 1, 2012

The Coalition for an effective African Court (The Coalition) in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum held a roundtable discussion on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Court) in Harare, Zimbabwe on 22 February 2012...read more Round table report

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JOINT STATEMENT OF CSO COALITIONS ON FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO NGOs

March 1, 2012

Harare – 29 February 2012 - Following the illegal and arbitrary actions of Masvingo Provincial Governor, Titus Maluleke, purporting to ban some Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in the province, and after meeting with various stakeholders in Masvingo and other provinces, we consider it necessary to alert the public to further shocking revelations about the workings of local authorities and NGOs....read more Joint Statement Of CSO Coalitions On Further Developments relating to NGOs

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PAUL CHIZUZE DISAPPEARED

February 28, 2012

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WOZA congratulatory statement

February 21, 2012

This statement congratulates WOZA on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary. Read more...WOZA Statement

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Civil and Political Rights in Zimbabwe

February 20, 2012

This Bulletin talks about what civil and political rights are and how these rights have been enjoyed in Zimbabwe. Read More...Civil and Political Rights in Zimbabwe

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ZimRights Congratulatory Statement

February 13, 2012

This statement congratulates Zimbabwe Human Rights Association on its 20th Anniversary... read more ZIMRights statement

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Taking Transitional Justice to the People Outreach Program Vol.2 Report

February 13, 2012

Transitional justice, or the pursuit of comprehensive justice during times of political transition, encompasses criminal justice, restorative justice, social justice and economic justice. It stresses the necessity for truth-seeking mechanisms to be put in place to redress the wrongs of the past and consider ways in which gross violations of human rights can be prevented in the future. This report, “Who Will Dare Begin the Process of Recovering the Truth” (Volume Two of the Taking Transitional Justice to the People Outreach Report) sets out the experiences of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, its members and associates, who conducted outreach meetings in fifty-one constituencies in its community-based programme to take the concept of transitional justice to the community. Repor...

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Transitional Justice National Survey Report

February 13, 2012

This report is a follow-up to the Taking Transitional Justice to the People outreach project, which commenced in 2009, during which the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) went to local communities across the country to introduce the discussion on transitional justice. In this survey, the Forum conducted research between February and March 2011 to capture the recommendations and perceptions of individual Zimbabweans on transitional justice. This report highlights the most relevant recommendations and perceptions, and summarizes the responses of 3 189 individuals to 23 questions administered from a previously designed questionnaire. Through a series of tables as well as summary notes, a picture of the views, attitudes, perceptions and recommendations of Zimbabweans towards transi...

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MAKOROKOTO! AMHLOPE! CONGRATULATIONS!

February 10, 2012

ZIMBABWE HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION 20TH ANNIVERSARY The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) congratulates its member organisation, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZIMRIGHTS) as it celebrates 20 years of a spirited campaign for the realisation of the human rights of the people. ZIMRIGHTS was established in 1992 to ensure that Zimbabweans were informed of their human rights and were empowered to defend them. It has continued to play this role effectively over the years. ...

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The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) is a coalition of nineteen human rights NGOs in Zimbabwe.

Its mission is to reduce organized violence and torture, cruel inhuman and degrading treatment; to challenge impunity and to foster a culture of accountability and the building of institutions of non-violence, tolerance and the respect for human rights in Zimbabwe.

The Forum’s activities include transitional justice work, research and documentation, and public interest litigation. Learn more about us.

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