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11 Jul 20

Extra Judicial Killing in Silobela: Zimrights Raises Concern

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 […]
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30 Jun 20

ZHRC We Want Campaign

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 […]
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29 Jun 20

48 Hours Eviction Notice for Bella-Paise Residents in Epworth

On the 20th of June 2020 Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights), led by Harare Vice Chair Ms Sarah Njanji – visited Epworth’s Bella-Paise Estate, formerly McDonald’s farm (kwaDhonoro) to verify a case of illegal eviction of residents – a threat to their right to shelter. ZimRights learnt that on the 19th of June 2020, 2 […]
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29 Jun 20

Bridging the Accountability Gap

Bridging the Accountability Gap: The opportunities that documentation through digital evidence presents for legal accountability and restorative justice in Zimbabwe By Ruwadzano Patience Makumbe Civil society has been the stronghold in effecting paradigm shifts and changes in societal challenges such as inequalities, promotion of human rights including health and access to justice. In executing this […]
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26 Jun 20

The World Stopped! Torture Didn’t!

On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the world, and the local human rights community in commemorating the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture under the theme ‘The World Stopped! Torture Didn’t!’ On 26 June each year, the world marks […]
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21 Jun 20

Thousands of Chilonga families threatened with Evictions

On June 18, 2020, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) visited Chilonga in Chikombedzi under Chiredzi East Constituency, where approximately 1000 villagers are facing potential eviction to pave way for a Lucern grass project. Dendairy, a private milk producing company is said to have been given the green light to occupy 10 000 hectares of […]
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19 Jun 20

Police brutality – Why the Zim, US outrage is different

Police brutality – Why the Zim, US outrage is different By Dzikamai Bere THE past few weeks have seen unprecedented global outrage at the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis by a white police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down on […]
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17 Jun 20

Zimbabwe backslides on human rights: EU

An EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2019: Zimbabwe The European Union has adopted the 2019 Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World. Respect for all human rights is a pillar of free, stable, prosperous societies and the EU is proud to be at the forefront of […]
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