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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
Monthly Human Rights Bulletin
Bulletin 82: Human rights monitoring: Role and significanceThis human rights bulletin explains the role and significance of human rights monitoring, whose legitimacy has been questioned and after human right monitors have been subjected to incessant attacks. Read more …Bulletin 82 English |
April 25, 2013 |
Bulletin 81: The right to personal libertyThe bulletin explains the right to personal liberty as the vital element of an individual’s ultimate expression of freedom from arbitrary arrests and detention. Read more …Bulletin 81 English |
March 25, 2013 |
Human Rights Bulletin Number 80: State sponsored violenceThis bulletin explains the nature of state sponsored violence in Zimbabwe. Read more …Bulletin 80 English |
January 25, 2013 |
Human rights bulletin number 79: Women and transitional justiceThis bulletin explains why transitional justice is important for women and what government can do for women to benefit from transitional justice mechanisms. Read more …Bulletin 79 English |
November 11, 2012 |
The Death Penalty in ZimbabweThe bulletin discusses the death penalty in Zimbabwe which is one of the contentious issues that had stalled the on-going constitution-making process in Zimbabwe. The death penalty also referred to as capital punishment, entails legally terminating the life of a … Continue reading |
August 18, 2012 |
Community Monitoring of Human RightsHuman rights monitoring can be viewed as the collection, verification, and use of information about human rights and the abuse thereof. Whereas it is the duty of government to respect, promote, protect and fulfill the human rights of its citizens, … Continue reading |
July 17, 2012 |
Devolution of Power – An Idea for Zimbabwe?This analysis looks at the concept of devolution of power, how it is applied in Africa and if it could be applied in Zimbabwe. Devolution is understood to describe the transfer of powers from a central government to local or … Continue reading |
June 12, 2012 |
Human Rights and How to Claim themThis document explains the concept of human rights, why it is important to claim them and how they can be claimed. It discusses the relevant institutions in Zimbabwe, on the regional and international level and how they can be petitioned. … Continue reading |
April 25, 2012 |
An Analysis of Prisoners’ Rights in ZimbabweThis analysis outlines the rights of prisoners as provided for in the UN Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners. Moreover, it contrasts the rights of prisoners to the actual conditions in Zimbabwean prisons. Additionally, the document offers a precise … Continue reading |
March 20, 2012 |
Civil and Political Rights in ZimbabweThe political rights of Zimbabweans are guaranteed by the constitution and are supported by international instruments. Realization of political rights has been a sensitive area in Zimbabwe with such rights not being promoted and protected fully by the state. Political … Continue reading |
February 20, 2012 |
The Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination in ZimbabweThis analysis examines the right to equality and non-discrimination, important principles that should be observed in a society that strives for the promotion and protection of human rights. Further, it considers the extent to which the Government of Zimbabwe has … Continue reading |
January 31, 2012 |
Gender-Based Violence in ZimbabweThis Analysis has been created as a part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It researches what gender- based violence is, its traits, types, possible causes and effects. In Zimbabwe gender-based violence is seen particularly in acts … Continue reading |
December 8, 2011 |
Role of Election Observers in ZimbabweThis Analysis highlights the importance of the role that election observers play in Zimbabwean elections. Moreover, the legal foundation of election observation are discussed. Elections have always been observed in Zimbabwe. Election observation is so significant that it is incorporated … Continue reading |
November 29, 2011 |
The Role of the Zimbabwe Human Rights CommissionThis analysis looks at what the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is, its role, functions and mandate. The ZHRC is a national human rights institution mandated with the promotion and protection of human rights. The functions of the ZHRC are … Continue reading |
October 30, 2011 |
The Role of Human Rights DefendersThis analysis explains what Human Rights Defenders are and the role they play in Zimbabwe. As the constitution of the Zimbabwe does not cover the promotion of protection of human rights defenders, international obligations are reviewed in the analysis. Particular … Continue reading |
September 30, 2011 |
The Right to VoteThis analysis discusses what voting is and why it is important as a human right that ensures that citizens are in a position to participate in governance, that is to elect and be elected. A particular focus is put on the compliance … Continue reading |
August 30, 2011 |
Postal Voting in ZimbabweThis analysis focuses on what the electoral law says about postal voting in Zimbabwe. It is furthermore analysed how applications for postal voting can be made, how they are issued and how they are processed when voting was made. Following … Continue reading |
July 30, 2011 |
The Electoral Process in ZimbabweThis analysis outlines the framework within which elections are conducted in Zimbabwe. Particular focus is put on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and how it delimitates the boundaries of electoral districts. Other topics that are scrutinised are the registration of voters, … Continue reading |
June 30, 2011 |
The Right of Access to Information in ZimbabweThis Bulletin talks about the right to know and have facts made available to the public. The right to access information is a human right protected by law in Zimbabwe, yet there is other legislation with which it conflicts. Thus, … Continue reading |
May 31, 2011 |
Management of the Electoral Process in ZimbabweThis analysis looks at the management of elections and which institutions have a mandate for this in Zimbabwe. The electoral process is administered by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) working in conjunction with the office of the Registrar General of Voters, … Continue reading |
April 30, 2011 |