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20 Jul 20

Statement on the Arrest of Jacob Ngarivhume and Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono

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Statement on the Arrest of Jacob Ngarivhume and Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono for Standing Up Against Corruption The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) notes with concern the arrest of Transform Zimbabwe President Jacob Ngarivhume who is the convener for the 31 July Protest and Journalists Hopewell Chin’ono who has been exposing government corruption on social media. […]

19 Jul 20

ZimRights takes the fight against COVID-19 to COVID Hotspots

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ZimRights takes the fight against COVID-19 to COVID Hotspots Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) in a bid to fight the spread of the deadly virus starting from 15th -17th of July 2020 participated in four (4) sanitize to live donations campaign of covid-19 relief packs, in Masvingo and Matabeleland Provinces. The move was in response […]

19 Jul 20

ZimRights Newsletter Issue 10

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ZimRights Newsletter Issue 10 The past few weeks have seen an increase in the language of violence mainly directed at organisers and supporters of the planned July 31 protests. The threats of violence are mainly coming from ZANU PF’s Patrick Chinamasa, and Victor Matemadanda. These threats have been followed by violent actions including the attack […]

17 Jul 20

The COVID-19 Wake Up Call Reform, Bridge Inequalities and Build More Resilient Communities

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The COVID-19 Wake Up Call Reform, Bridge Inequalities and Build More Resilient Communities By Dzikamai Bere On 16 July 2020, we launched the report, Rights in Crisis: A Human Rights Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe. The report is a product of ZimRights’ three-pillar COVID-19 Response Strategy activated on 30 March 2020. The three […]

17 Jul 20

Rights in Crisis

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Rights in Crisis A Human Rights Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe Following the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic in January 2020 and the entry into lockdown of Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) immediately set into motion a threepillar COVID 19 response strategy. The three pillars are: Human Rights Monitoring under […]

16 Jul 20

Rights in Crisis: COVID-19, Data for Decision Making and Action

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Rights in Crisis: COVID-19, Data for Decision Making and Action By Rumbidzai Moyo On 16 July 2020, ZimRights launched a special report ‘Rights in crisis: A Human Rights Analysis of the COVID 19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe’. The report which is the most comprehensive appraisal of the local COVID-19 situation introduces a ‘Pro-future approach’ based on […]

11 Jul 20

Extra Judicial Killing in Silobela: Zimrights Raises Concern

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On July 9, 2020, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association’s (ZimRights) Human Rights Monitoring team led by the Midlands Provincial Chairperson, Mr Martin Bongozozo, visited Khanye Village in Ward 21 under Chief Malisa – a kilometre from Cross Roads Shopping Centre – following up on the report of the shooting of Bhekani Moyo (20) on the […]

07 Jul 20

Police indiscriminately fire live ammunition at vendors injuring one in the process

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On July 6, 2020, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) human rights monitoring team led by Chitungwiza Regional Chairperson Mr Amidu Ali, visited the Jambanja area in Unit L, Chitungwiza to verify shooting of vendors by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. ZimRights learnt that the raid by Police occurred at around 1400hrs at the […]

03 Jul 20

ZimRights Calls on the Human Rights Community to Stand Up Against Capitalk 100.4 FM

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ZimRights Calls on the Human Rights Community to Stand Up Against Capitalk 100.4 FM For Violation of Human Rights The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) condemns the violation of human rights by Capitalk 100.4 FM. On 25 June 2020, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) held a sponsored radio programme on Capitalk 100.4 […]

30 Jun 20

ZHRC We Want Campaign

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Citizens Call on the Selection and Appointment of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Commissioners The Parliament, through the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders (CSRO), has shortlisted a total of 23 persons for interviews out of a list of 32 nominated for possible appointment to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). This is to fill four […]