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Taking Transitional Justice to the Diaspora Outreach Report Volume OneSince 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
SW Radio’s Coverage of the TJ to the Diaspora Report LaunchSW 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/
Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe DebateDO YOU THINK ZIMBABWE IS READY FOR TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE???
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ACHPR 51st Session Statement on the Overall Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwestatement 51st SessionThe statement outlines the general human rights situation in Zimbabwe… Read More
International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of VictimsThe 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
Government commits itself to criminalize tortureThis statement applauds the position by the Government of Zimbabwe to ratify CAT and criminalize torture. Read more…Government commits itself to criminalize torture
African Court Coalition Roundtable Meeting Report
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
JOINT STATEMENT OF CSO COALITIONS ON FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO NGOsHarare – 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 NGOsWOZA congratulatory statementThis statement congratulates WOZA on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary. Read more…WOZA Statement
Civil and Political Rights in ZimbabweThis 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
ZimRights Congratulatory StatementThis statement congratulates Zimbabwe Human Rights Association on its 20th Anniversary… read more ZIMRights statement
Taking Transitional Justice to the People Outreach Program Vol.2 ReportTransitional 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. Reports of the initial fourteen meetings were included in Volume One, published in June 2009.
The concepts of criminal justice, restorative justice, social justice and economic justice guided the meetings, and participants recorded their recommendations to achieve these goals under a variety of headings of their choice. These included: accountability; compensation for victims of political violence; reparations for damages and rehabilitation for both victims and perpetrators of such violence; restoration of justice and the rule of law; impunity; institutional reform and the role of political leaders, the police and the army; electoral reforms; media reform; a clear distinction between the roles of the church and the state; and who could and should lead the process of achieving meaningful transitional justice.
The overriding plea of all the participants was for truth recovery and truth disclosure to redress the human rights abuses of the past and in so doing foster true national reconciliation. Read more…TJ Outreach Report vol. 2
Transitional Justice National Survey ReportThis 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 transitional justice is presented.
This report is unique in that it presents the findings of the first national survey on transitional justice in Zimbabwe, and it adds to the short list of consultative-based positions on transitional justice in the country. One of the main purposes of the report is to inform policy on how to deal with past gross human rights violations in Zimbabwe, thereby assisting in steering the country towards peace and political tolerance. Read more…Transitional Jusitce National Survey
MAKOROKOTO! AMHLOPE! CONGRATULATIONS!
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.
In the 20 years of its existence, the organisation has achieved several landmark results in its calls for the respect for human rights in Zimbabwe. ZIMRIGHTS has spearheaded many human rights campaigns to expose violations, make the state accountable, influence policy change and promote public participation in governance.
Despite the numerous challenges that face human rights organisations in Zimbabwe, ZIMRIGHTS has grown from strength to strength countrywide through its strong membership base.
The Forum, as well as other human rights organisations, have relied greatly on the strength of ZIMRIGHTS grassroots structures and its ability to mobilise the people for public participation in human rights activities. The Forum is proud to be associated with ZIMRIGHTS and urges it to remain steadfast and resilient in its resolve to advocate for the promotion and protection of human rights in Zimbabwe.
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The Right to Equality and Non-DiscriminationThis bulletin examines the right to equality and non-discrimination and highlight important principles that should be observed in a society that strives for the promotion and protection of human rights. see more…Jan bulletin
Christmas message by heads of civil society coalitionsThis statement outlines the human rights situation in 2011… read more A christmas message-3
Statement to commemorate the UN International Human Rights DayThis statement commemorates the UN International Human Rights Day… read more 10 December
Gender-Based Violence in ZimbabweThis Bulletin looks at what gender-based violence is, its traits, types, possible causes and effects. Read more…Gender based violence in Zim
An alert on the police attack on the mediaThis is an alert on the attack by the police on the Media Monitoring Project Zimbabwe (MMPZ)… read more Police Attacks on MMPZ
Monthly political violence reports
Suspension of the production of the Monthly Political Violence ReportsThe ZHR Forum has temporarily suspended the production of Monthly Reports until such time as statistics from 2009 have been reconciled. Continue reading |
October 22, 2009 |
Monthly Political Violence Report June 2009The month of June saw the levels of organised violence being sustained with little indication that the |
June 22, 2009 |
Monthly Political Violence Report May 2009This report comes a year after the 27 June 2008 Presidential Election Run-off that saw some of the worst politically motivated violence the country has witnessed since independence… Continue reading |
May 22, 2009 |
Monthly Political Violence Report April 2009The trends of human rights violations in the country have remained predominantly the same as violence on commercial farms as well as the clampdown on student activists continues.. Continue reading |
April 22, 2009 |
Monthly Political Violence Report March 2009The month of March saw a continuation of the disturbances on commercial farms, thwarting of civic activity and political polarization, as the rule of law continued to be compromised despite the formation of an inclusive government… Continue reading |
March 22, 2009 |
Monthly Political Violence Report February 2009this report documents, the arrest of the MDC ‘T’ Treasurer-General Mr Roy Bennett only two days after the swearing in of the new Prime Minister and his deputies… Continue reading |
February 24, 2009 |
Monthly Political Violence Report December 2008The year ended on a high security note when the CIO embarked on an orgy of abductions and torture of civic society leaders, staff and opposition party members up to until the end of December 2008 download report, 490 Kb |
December 24, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, November 2008This report documents the assault of five suspected MDC supporters in Manicaland and a retributive attack on a suspected MDC supporter who had reported to the police in June, an attack by ZANU PF supporters. download report, 251 Kb |
November 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, October 2008The month of October saw a wave of dissent as civic organizations such as the Zimbabwe National Students’ Union (ZINASU), Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) and Men of Zimbabwe Arise (MOZA), Restoration of Human Rights Zimbabwe (ROHR) and the Women’s … Continue reading |
October 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, September 2008September 15 2008 saw the landmark signing of the power-sharing Agreement between ZANU PF and the two MDC formations. Under the Agreement, Robert Mugabe would remain the President of Zimbabwe and chair the Cabinet, Morgan Tsvangirai would become Prime Minister … Continue reading |
September 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, July 2008Even after the disputed Presidential election Run-Off and subsequent swearing in of the ZANU PF candidate Robert Mugabe as the President of Zimbabwe, violence and political intolerance continued in the month of July in most parts of Zimbabwe. download report, … Continue reading |
July 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, June 2008As Zimbabwe geared up for the historic Presidential Run – Off on 27 June 2008, ZANU PF embarked on a deplorable pre-election violence campaign. The report chronicles high levels of political intolerance by all political parties but more seriously violations … Continue reading |
June 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, May 2008The month of May saw a continuation and further escalation of the post-election violence that erupted in April following the announcement of the results of the House of Assembly elections in the 29 March harmonized elections. For the first time … Continue reading |
May 27, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, April 2008This report is based on cases received as of 24 April 2008 on the March 2008 election violence. download report, 173 Kb |
April 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, March 2008March saw a rise in political tensions and an increase in inter-party violence, Organized violence and intimidation of the opposition was rife in the run up to the 29th of March 2008 Harmonized Elections. download report, 223 Kb |
March 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, February 2008As Zimbabwe draws close to the harmonized elections on 29 March 2008, politically motivated violence continues albeit at a lower level than in 2007. This report documents widespread and rampant use of violence by members of the various political formations … Continue reading |
February 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, January 2008Notable in the month of January was the heightened profile given to the preparations for the March plebiscite and the intensity of politically motivated human rights violations that came with it. download report, 173 Kb |
January 25, 2008 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, December 2007This report is gives an overall analysis on information submitted to the Forum on politically – motivated violence in 2007. download report, 348 Kb |
December 25, 2007 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, November 2007The month of November was characterized by demonstrations by WOZA and NCA and intra – party violence within MDC. download report, 185 Kb |
November 25, 2007 |
Monthly Political Violence Report, October 2007October 2007 saw a marked increase in the number of human rights violations particularly on groups such as Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), members of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and students from … Continue reading |
October 25, 2007 |
