April 2020 – ZimRights

24 Apr 20

COVID-19: An Indictment of Government’s Insincerity

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COVID-19: An Indictment of Government’s Insincerity By Kenneth Magwada The novel Corona virus is causing a serious upset on the world. The world, as we know it, will never be the same even after COVID-19 has been defeated. Human life has been and continues to be lost on an apocalyptic scale. More than 182 000 […]

24 Apr 20

ZimRights Launches the Guide to Understanding Devolution

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Today we release one of our publications titled ‘Guide to Understanding Devolution.’ The guide unpacks devolution principles as well as the ZimRights perspectives on devolution. The Guide is designed to capacitated members of the public on key issues on devolution and how they can meaningfully engage and participate in the developing discussion on this important […]

23 Apr 20

Their Voices Matter – Community Responses to Covid-19 Measures: Week 3

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Community Responses to Covid 19 Measures: Week 3 As the lockdown entered the third week in Zimbabwe, ZimRights members continue to share the experiences of how their communities are dealing with the COVID-19 measures. In this report we document how these measures have impacted women and other marginalized groups. In the context of Zimbabwe, women […]

18 Apr 20

ZimRights Independence Day Statement

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After 40 Years Of Wholesale Erosion Of Rights We Are Called To Active Citizenship The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the nation in commemorating 40 years independence and calls upon the people of Zimbabwe to reflect more deeply on their role in restoring the promise of independence. The majority of the people of Zimbabwe […]

15 Apr 20

ZimRights Newsletter Issue 3

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ZimRights Newsletter Issue 3 Dear Friends and Partners Yesterday, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has released the report “Their Voices Matter: Community Responses to COVID 19 Measures.” The report covers week 2 of the 21-day lockdown decreed by the Government of Zimbabwe in an effort to combat the spread of COVID 19. The report, the second […]

14 Apr 20

States responses to Covid 19 threat should not halt freedoms of assembly and association

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“States responses to Covid 19 threat should not halt freedoms of assembly and association” – UN expert on the rights to freedoms of peaceful assembly and of association, Mr. Clément Voule GENEVA (14 April 2020) – The Covid-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to human rights around the world. “I salute the efforts of governments, […]

12 Apr 20

Bridging the Divide Between Communities and National Justice Systems

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About the Campaign Over the past 27 years, ZimRights has worked with communities in advancement of human rights. With a membership of over 200 000 people across the country, ZimRights interfaces with community experiences of injustice. The Community Justice Campaign is our way of responding to the needs of communities and assist victims find remedy. […]

11 Apr 20

Their Voices Matter – Community Responses to Covid-19 Measures: Week 2

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Community Responses to Covid 19 Measures: Week 2 In the second week of the COVID-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) members continued to speak out on their experiences at community level. Two more deaths were recorded in the week under unclear circumstances. This raised concern about government’s preparedness to test, treat […]

09 Apr 20

ZimRights Newsletter Issue 2

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ZimRights Newsletter Issue 2 COVID 19: Embracing our Responsibility Message to Friends and Partners Dear Friends and Partners Today, we are facing a global public health crisis of unprecedented proportions. Only time will tell the devastating toll that COVID-19 will exact on our communities. The speed at which the virus is spreading leaves many of […]

08 Apr 20

Human Rights in the Fight Against COVID-19

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Human Rights in the Fight Against COVID-19 The Dilemmas for Accountable Leadership and Responsible Citizenship In the fight against COVID-19, the world is engaged in a fight for life. Over one million people globally have been infected by the pandemic and over 60 000 people have already lost their lives. If the pandemic maintains its […]

Month: April 2020