zimrights

02 Apr 20

Inclusivity Key to ZHRC Credibility and Accountability

zimrights

On the 12th of March 2020, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) petitioned the parliament of Zimbabwe to extend the nomination period of Commissioners for the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). Cognisant of the importance of the Commission in promoting and protecting human rights in the Zimbabwe, the obligation of Parliament to facilitate public involvement […]

20 Mar 20

Masvingo Survivors of Cyclone Idai Raise Red Flag Over Partisan Aid Distribution

zimrights

A year after the devastating cyclone idai, survivors in Masvingo still find themselves in the same position they were last year and have accused the government of channeling aid along political grounds. In a community monitoring report released by ZimRights Masvingo province, several survivors have noted that they have not received aid from donors despite […]

20 Mar 20

Masvingo Cyclone Idai Statement

zimrights

Masvingo Survivors of Cyclone Idai Raise Red Flag Over Partisan Aid Distribution A year after the devastating Cyclone Idai, survivors in Masvingo still find themselves in the same position they were last year and have accused the government of channeling aid along political grounds. In a community monitoring report released by ZimRights Masvingo province, several […]

15 Mar 20

Why Activism Matters

zimrights

Why Activism Matters Some eight weeks ago, I assumed my new role at the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) ZimRights is Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest indigenous grassroots movement. With over 200 000 members across the country, it is indeed a big family. It is an assignment that I embraced with a mixture of excitement and […]

12 Mar 20

ZimRights Petitions Parliament

zimrights

ZimRights Petitions Parliament to Extent the Nomination Period for Commissioners of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Today ZimRights has petitioned the Parliament of Zimbabwe to extend the time for the public to make nominations for persons to be considered for appointment as Commissioners for the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). This follows a call published […]

06 Mar 20

ZimRights approaches the Parliament of Zimbabwe

zimrights

ZimRights approaches the Parliament of Zimbabwe and handed over a petition signed by 1006 members of the public. We the undersigned citizens of Zimbabwe, have taken note of the call for nominations of persons for possible appointment to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) published by your committee in the local press and on the […]

26 Feb 20

Safeguard aid for survivors of Cylone Idai from Abuse and Corruption

zimrights

Following recent publications in The Manica Post of 21 February 2020 and The Herald of 22 February 2020 that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has released US$24 million towards the rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge, the Manicaland Chapter of Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) welcomes with great caution this […]

25 Feb 20

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission We Want

zimrights

About the Campaign Originally established through the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Act Chapter 10:30 which was promulgated on the 12th of October, 2012, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission in 2013 became one of the Chapter 12 independent Constitutional Commission under 2013 Constitution. Formed following intense advocacy by civil society actors including ZimRights, ZHRC has become […]

25 Feb 20

Parliament Released the Call for Nominations to the ZHRC

zimrights

Call for Pubic Nominations for persons to serve on the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission The Committee on Standing Rules and Orders (CSRO) of the Parliament of Zimbabwe is mandated in terms of sections 237, 243 and 244 of the Constitution, to nominate candidates for appointment by His Excellency, the President, to serve as Commissioners on […]

10 Feb 20

Community Justice Programme

zimrights

Can We Hold Members of Parliament to Account for Human Rights Violations? During the second week of the lock-down, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) documented an incident in Masvingo Province, were an honourable Member of Parliament was alleged to have manipulated COVID-19 Aid. A ZimRights member recorded audio evidence of said MP and this […]