Press Statement Commemorating International Day For Tolerance 16 November 2019 The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) joins the world in commemorating the International Day for Tolerance. This is a day set aside by the United Nations on 16 November to affirm the commitment to strengthening tolerance through encouraging mutual understanding for different cultures [...]
Lamenting the State of Health Care in Zimbabwe
December 5, 2019 : News, Press releases
Press Statement Lamenting the State of Health Care in Zimbabwe 18 November 2019 The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) is deeply concerned and appalled by the blatant disregard for labour rights of doctors who were recently fired by the Government for engaging in strike action for improved salaries and working conditions. The firing [...]
“Who will Guard the Guards?” Statement on the Police Attack on Civilians on 20 November 2019
November 21, 2019 : News, Press releases
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) is disturbed by violent conduct of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers against civilians and urges the authorities to sanction the officers who attacked civilians in violation of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. On 20 November 2019, supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC-A) gathered [...]
Hear them cry
November 19, 2019 : News
Following the #ZimShutDown protests, massive arrests followed. A number of children were arrested for allegedly participating in looting, acts of arson and erecting barricades, among other activities.A total of 51 children who were arraigned in the Magistrates Court in Harare, Chitungwiza and Bulawayo. Several atrocities were committed against children at the point of arrest including [...]