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19 Aug 25

SADC People Summit 2025 Communique

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SADC People Summit 2025 Communique Following the end of the SADC People’s Summit in Madagascar, here is a Communique from local and regional CSOs. Download it here Thank you

18 Aug 25

ZimRights Input to the Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls

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ZimRights Input to the Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) welcomes the visit of the United Nations Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls and is pleased to submit its input highlighting the lived realities of women and girls in Zimbabwe. This submission draws on insights […]

11 Aug 25

Press Statement from ZimRights on Zimbabwe Heroes Day 2025

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Press Statement from ZimRights on Zimbabwe Heroes Day 2025 As Zimbabwe commemorates Heroes Day 2025, we pause in solemn reflection of the immense sacrifices made by our heroes and heroines, the sons and daughters who gave their lives for the independence of this great nation. Their unwavering commitment to the liberation struggle stands as a […]

23 Jun 25

Sowing Peace in Sofa Gwanda: A Garden of Unity and Hope

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Sowing Peace in Sofa Gwanda: A Garden of Unity and Hope By Thabang Nare In the heart of Sofa Gwanda, a remarkable story is taking root—one of resilience, unity, and hope. What was once an overgrown thicket now flourishes as the Sofa Peace Garden, a vibrant community space where peace is nurtured alongside tomatoes, onions, and […]

19 Jun 25

ZimRights Empowers Gokwe North Communities to Take Charge of Their Rights

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ZimRights Empowers Gokwe North Communities to Take Charge of Their Rights By Tapiwa Magaisa ZimRights recently held a vibrant Community Interface Meeting in Ward 17 of Gokwe North, bringing together 30 local participants to confront the region’s most pressing human rights issues. The meeting, held in partnership with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), was […]

17 Jun 25

Strathaven Squatter Camp: A Haven or a Mirage?

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Strathaven Squatter Camp: A Haven or a Mirage? In the heart of Strathaven, a low-density suburb often seen as a symbol of privilege, lies the Strathaven Squatter Camp a stark contrast to the lavish homes and manicured lawns that define the area. This small, overlooked settlement, tucked away at the back of Strathaven, is home […]

16 Jun 25

Zimrights Statement on the Day of the African Child

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Be deliberate about our children, invest now! Zimrights Statement on the Day of The African Child On this Day of the African Child, ZimRights stands in solidarity with African children to commemorate their courage, demand justice, and reflect on the journey towards realising children’s rights across the continent. We remember the brave children of Soweto […]

07 Apr 25

ZimRights Distances Itself from Partisan Politics

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ZimRights Distances Itself from Partisan Politics Condemns Malicious Attempts to Link the Association with Blessed Geza The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has learnt with great concern of a video circulating on social media that makes a desperate attempt to link the association with Blessed Geza’s activities. The association would like to make it categorically […]

27 Nov 24

Protection of Vulnerable Communities Campaign Update

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Protection of Vulnerable Communities Campaign Update Progress Report on the Petition for the Repeal of the Vagrancy Act [Chapter 10:25]. 29 November 2024 Introduction On 31 July 2024, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) submitted a petition to the Parliament of Zimbabwe, urging the lawmaking body to repeal the Vagrancy Act [Chapter 10:25]. This petition, […]

13 Nov 24

In Solidarity with the People of Mozambique

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IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF MOZAMBIQUE Zimbabwe Civil Society’s Call for Respect and Protection of Human Rights in Mozambique As civil society organisations in Zimbabwe, we stand firm in solidarity with the people of Mozambique, whose rights and voices are being violently suppressed in the aftermath of the recent elections. The brutal repression unfolding […]