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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 […]

08 Apr 20

Statement on Bulawayo Killing by ZRP

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ZimRights Condemns the Extra-Judicial Killing of Civilians by the Zimbabwe Republic Police in Enforcing 2 Day Lock-down On 7 April 2020, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) was alerted of the death of one Bulawayo resident following an attack by a one of the police officers enforcing lock-down. ZimRights condemns mourns with the family of […]

05 Apr 20

ZimRights Newsletter Issue 1

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ZimRights Newsletter Issue 1 Welcome to ZimRights Newsletter It is with great pleasure that we bring you ZimRights News, our weekly newsletter. Every week, we capture key human rights developments covering the most important human rights issues in Zimbabwe from a community perspective. Tell us what you are expecting using details at the bottom of […]

03 Apr 20

UN Secretary General Says Human Rights Are Key in Shaping the Pandemic Response

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On the Global stage, last week, the United Nations Secretary General release an important document, a policy brief titled: We are all in this together. In this brief, the Secretary General states that human rights are key in shaping the pandemic response, both for the public health emergency and the broader impact on people’s lives […]