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- Report of the 2012 International Conference on Transitional Juctice
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum today presents the report of the International Conference on Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe which took place from the 4th to the 6th of October 2012. The conference was organised to bring together various stakeholders to deliberate on the way forward for transitional justice in Zimbabwe.
Since its inception in 1998, ...
- Regional Cooperation and Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe-Chatham House
Event for Zimbabweans in the diaspora and the international community.
Event Title: Prospects for Regional Cooperation and Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe: Hon Tendai Biti, Minister of Finance, Republic of Zimbabwe, Wednesday 24 April 2013, 16:00 to 17:00
Chatham House, 10 St. James’s Square, London, SW1Y 4LEAbout the event : Despite political uncertainty, Zimbabwe’s economy has ...
- Report of the 2012 International Conference on Transitional Juctice
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Human rights monitoring report, February 2013 by The Zimbabwe Peace Project
Executive Summary February 2013 saw the government and President Robert Mugabe proclaiming the date for the constitutional referendum March 16, 2013. The proclamation set the stage for political parties in the inclusive government to campaign for a “yes” vote. Although … Continue reading
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Referendum Report by Zimbabwe Election Support Network
On the 16th March 2013, the people of Zimbabwe voted in a historic Referendum for the New Constitution for their country, the second time they have done so since achieving independence in 1980. The first time was in February 2000 … Continue reading
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Regional Cooperation and Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe-Chatham House
Event for Zimbabweans in the diaspora and the international community. Event Title: Prospects for Regional Cooperation and Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe: Hon Tendai Biti, Minister of Finance, Republic of Zimbabwe, Wednesday 24 April 2013, 16:00 to 17:00 Chatham House, 10 … Continue reading
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Violence against women and children: A preliminary study into societal perceptions
Executive Summary Violence against women and children is a common phenomenon in Zimbabwe. It occurs, both in the private and public spheres, catalysed by a number of factors that stem from the way in which society is structured. These factors … Continue reading
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Proposed ‘proportional representation’ requires clarity
In this article, Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) discusses the issue of proportional representation as proposed in the new constitution which stipulates that an Act of Parliament must provide for the conduct of elections, and in particular, for a system … Continue reading
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Quantitative comparative analysis of 2008 elections & 2013 Referendum
Zimbabwe Elections support Network compiled this quantitative comparative analysis of the Zimbabwe Election commission 2008 Parliamentary results & 2013 Referendum Results. View the analysis here: Comparison of ZEC March 2008 harmonised results & 2013 Referendum results
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The need to sort out the electoral system before elections
In this paper, Professor Elklit of Aarhus University argues that prior to the implementation of the constitution, a number of politically delicate issues must be looked into. Decisions on these issues will be a precondition for organizing the new elections. … Continue reading
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Calls for Zimbabwe to halt ongoing suppressions and respect fundamental freedoms
(Banjul—April 9, 2013; On behalf of Zimbabwean Civil Society Organisations, The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum has calledupon the Government of Zimbabwe to respect the rule of lawa and all the rights enshrined in the African Charter, in their submissions … Continue reading
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State levels new allegations agaisnt Mutetwa
THE Attorney General’s Office has concocted new ludicrous allegations against prominent human rights lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, in a desperate bid to bolster its case against the feisty legal practitioner. State prosecutors on Friday 5 April 2013 served the human rights … Continue reading
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Current position on the new constitution
This bulletin explains, step by step, the current position and future steps with regard to Zimbabwe’s new Constitution. It is a sequel to our 27 March issue titled ‘What will happen after the Referendum?’ and comes in the wake of … Continue reading
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Robert F Kennedy Center concerned with pattern of suppression
A delegation organized by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights (RFK Center) recently concluded its mission to Zimbabwe. The purpose of the RFK Center delegation was to assess the human rights situation in the current political … Continue reading
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Judicial independence must be guaranteed
There has been an increasing concern on the recent reports in the state-controlled and other partisan media which, when read in its entirety, constitutes a professional and personal attack on a well-respected judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe (Justice … Continue reading
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Do NGOs and donors undermine the state?
A very recent Afrobarometer report examined the views of African citizens about the role that donors and NGOs play in the political lives of their countries. As the Afrobarometer report pointed out, in admittedly a complex statistical analysis, findings suggest … Continue reading
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Legal Monitor- Detailed account of Beatrice Mtetwa’s persecution
This edition of the Legal Monitor, produced by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights ( ZLHR), details the persecution of Beatrice Mtetwa, a tenacious lawyer who has determinedly defended several human rights defenders and others persecuted in the exercise of their … Continue reading
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JUDGE GRANTS BAIL TO TSVANGIRAI’S RESEARCH AIDES
High Court Judge Justice Chinembiri Bhunu on Wednesday 27 March 2013 granted bail to four of Prime MinisterMorgan Tsvangirai’s aides who had been languishing at Harare Remand Prison since their detention on 19 March 2013. Justice Bhunu set aside the … Continue reading
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Fact sheet: What will happen after the Referendum?
The Constitution Referendum results were gazetted on 26 March 2013 in General Notice 201A/2013 signed by the Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs. This fact sheet explains what will now happen from the date of such gazetting until the elections. … Continue reading
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Friends of Zimbabwe, 2013 Communiqué London, March 26, 2013
Friends of Zimbabwe, an informal annual meeting of major international donors to Zimbabwe have been meeting in London at the Foreign Office be to discuss the international response to Zimbabwe’s constitutional referendum and preparations for its elections. The Forum has … Continue reading
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European Union suspends most ‘sanctions’ against Zimbabwe
The European Union has suspended most of the ‘sanctions’ against Zimbabwe on the grounds of a ‘credible and peaceful’ referendum. They have removed most names from the travel ban except the President and a few close to him. Please follow … Continue reading
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Alert: Beatrice Mtetwa granted bail
High Court Judge, Justice Msakwa has granted Beatrice Mtetwa bail during a bail appeal hearing held at the High Court of Zimbabwe, sitting at Harare on 25 March 2013. Mtetwa’s lawyers will now launch a bid to have the frivolous … Continue reading
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Mtetwa’s bail application postponed amidst rising protests
The High Court Judge Justice Joseph Musakwa has postponed Beatrice Mtetwa’s bail hearing to Monday 25 March 2013. The postponement was granted at the request of the state (prosecuting authority). The state indicated that the transcript of the record of … Continue reading
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