Yesterday, 20 June 2018, the High Court of Zimbabwe granted Robson Pumero, a victim of police brutality, an award of $17 172.18 as damages for shock, pain and suffering against Marlborough CID Police Officers. The police officers are required to pay the amount in their own personal capacity. Pumero was represented by Mr. Kenias Shonhai [...]
Statement on the Killing of Professor Lumbe Emanating from Rising Political Tensions in Mazowe North
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) expresses its condolences to the Lumbe family following the killing of their two-year old son, Professor Lumbe, who was found dead on the 10th of June 2018 under unclear circumstances. Professor Lumbe went missing from home on the 9th of June around 1400hours and was found dead [...]
Taking Stock of Our Human Rights Journey
23 May 2018 [Remarks at the launch of the 2017 State of Human Rights Report. Delivered by Deputy Chairperson Mr. Chesterfield Samba on behalf of Jestina Mukoko] This year 2018, the world commemorates 70 years since the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a milestone in human history which marked an unprecedented [...]
‘REPEAL AIPPA, POSA FOR A FREE MEDIA’
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) joins all Zimbabweans and the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day. In any democracy, the role of the press is critical as it fulfills its normative roles of educating, entertaining and informing citizens such that they can make informed decisions about their lives. [...]