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The African commission finds the Government of Zimbabwe in violation of the African Charter on Human rights

The human rights body of the African Union, The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has adopted a decision finding the Government of Zimbabwe in violation of Articles one (1) and four (4)of the African Charter with respect … Continue reading

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The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (The Forum) will host an international conference on transitional justice from 4 – 6 October 2012. A key part of the conference will be to encourage wider thinking around the topic, by drawing upon discussions of problems and experiences in … Continue reading

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Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum’s Transitional Justice Public Forum in Masvingo

The Forum is of the view that, Zimbabwe’s transitional justice processes should be indigenous, victim-centered and,  participatory (consultative in nature). Having said that the Public Fora are intended to promote discussion within the communities on relevant measures and methods for … Continue reading

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Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum’s Transitional Justice Public Forum in Gweru

The Forum is of the view that, Zimbabwe’s transitional justice processes should be indigenous, victim-centered and,  participatory (consultative in nature). Having said that the Public Fora are intended to promote discussion within the communities on relevant measures and methods for … Continue reading

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Zimbabwe Human Rights Transitional Justice Public Forum – Gwanda

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum conducted a series of Transitional Justice Public Forums in Masvingo, Matebeleland (North and South) and Midlands Provinces from 18 – 21 June 2012. The Forum is of the view that, Zimbabwe’s transitional justice processes … Continue reading

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Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum’s Transitional Justice Public Forum – Lupane

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum conducted a series of Transitional Justice Public Forums in Masvingo, Matebeleland (North and South) and Midlands Provinces from 18 – 21 June 2012. The Forum is of the view that, Zimbabwe’s transitional justice processes … Continue reading

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Report on the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum’s Transitional Justice Public lecture

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum hosted the inaugural Transitional Justice Public lecture  in Bulawayo on 31 May 2012. The Guest Lecturer was Zimbabwe Human Rights Commissioner Ndabeni Ncube…The Inaugural Transitional Justice Public lecture held in Bulawayo on the 31 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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“Who Will Dare Begin the Process of Recovering the Truth” – Outreach Report

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 … Continue reading

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Transitional Justice National Survey – Peoples Perceptions and Recommendations

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 … Continue reading

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