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Gokwe Kumbuyani Election Brief

Introduction  “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” Abraham Lincoln On the 27th of August 2022, Gokwe Kabuyuni Constituency had a by-election to elect a new member of parliament following the passing of Hon Leornard Chikomba (ZANU-PF) who died in a car accident in May this year. The by election was won by ZANU PF […]
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Statement commemorating the International Day of Peace

LET US BUILD POSITIVE PEACE IN ZIMBABWE ZimRights joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Peace, established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly and commemorated every 21st of September. This year, the global theme is “End racism. Build peace”. ZimRights understands the threats posed by racism, and any […]
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Believe in Human Rights ZimRights Members’ Handbook

Believe in Human Rights ZimRights Members’ Handbook We Believe in Human Rights ZimRights members’ Handbook was designed for our diverse membership. It is an essential tool that helps in understanding the association, giving the roadmap for the work ahead, the tools that help to achieve greatest impact as human rights defenders, as well as linking […]
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01 Sep 22

Rights and Traditions

Traditional Leadership, Politics and Human Rights in Zimbabwe This Policy Brief focuses on the role of traditional leaders in political affairs in Zimbabwe. It outlines the legal framework that governs Traditional Leadership in Zimbabwe before unpacking the main functions of traditional leaders recognized in terms of the law. Subsequent sections of the paper zero-in on […]
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14 Aug 22

Fact Sheet on the Rights to Peace Action Zone

Fact Sheet on the Rights to Peace Action Zone The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) is Zimbabwe’s first post independence indigenous human rights advocacy group established in 1992 as an association of ordinary people and registered as a PVO in 1993. Over the past 30 years, ZimRights has grown to over 250 000 members across […]
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Make ZEC More Independent and Impartial

MAKE ZEC MORE INDEPENDENT AND IMPARTIAL! ZimRights Statement on the recent appointment of ZEC Commissioners ZimRights registers its displeasure over the recent appointment of Commissioners to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The President of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, recently appointed six Commissioners in terms of section 238(1)(b) of the Constitution – the President appoints […]
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22 Jun 22

Zimbabwe on the Brink: Living in Fragile Peace

By Dzikamai Bere “Everyone has the right to enjoy peace such that all human rights are promoted and protected, and development is fully realised.” Declaration on Right of Peoples to Peace, UN General Assembly, 1984. On the 23rd of June 2022, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) will be launching the 2021 State of Peace […]
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07 Jun 22

Dr. Alex Magaisa Wall of Memory

Dr. Alex Magaisa Wall of Memory 1975 – 2022 In the morning of 5 June 2022, a dark cloud engulfed the nation. Zimbabwe’s most dedicated and patriotic public intellectual. Dr. Alex Magaisa took his last breath, leaving behind a rich legacy of fighting for human rights and democracy.  He is a true hero. As the […]
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Statement on the Pomona WasteGate Scandal

On 22 May 2022, the media broke the news of what has become known as the Pomona Waste Gate Scandal in which massive corruption is alleged in the awarding of a waste processing contract to an Albanian company Geogenix BV. It is alleged that the company is now charging the Harare City Council USD40 000 […]
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ZimRights’ statement commemorating Africa Day 2022

ZimRights joins the nation and the African continent in commemorating Africa Day. The Day, commemorated every 25th of May seeks to acknowledge successes and to encourage the progress that Africa has made under a specific theme while reflecting upon the common challenges that the continent faces in a global environment.  This year, the day is […]
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