The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture serves as a reminder to the world that torture is a despicable crime and is universally denounced. It is a day that we honor, respect and support the victims and survivors of torture throughout the world. Today, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum joins [...]
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: 26 June 2018
June 26, 2018 : News, Press releases
The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture serves as a reminder to the world that torture is a despicable crime and is universally denounced. It is a day that we honor, respect and support the victims and survivors of torture throughout the world. Today, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the [...]
High Court Grants $17 000 to Victim of Police Brutality
June 21, 2018 : News
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
June 15, 2018 : Alerts, Press releases
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. Â Professor Lumbe went missing from home on the 9th of June around 1400hours and was found dead [...]