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03 Jun 24

Zimbabwe Civil Society Decries Violence at PVO Bill Public Hearings

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Zimbabwe Civil Society Decries Violence at PVO Bill Public Hearings In the latest developments surrounding Zimbabwe’s controversial Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) Amendment Bill, civil society groups have strongly condemned the violence and disruptions that have marred the ongoing public consultation process. The proposed PVO Bill, which seeks to regulate the operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) […]

25 May 24

Press Statement Commemorating Africa Day

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No Sustainable Development for Africa Without Respect for Human Rights Press Statement Commemorating Africa Day “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the continent and the world in commemorating […]

20 May 24

Condemnation of Violence During the PVO Amendment Bill Public Hearings

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Condemnation of Violence During the PVO Amendment Bill Public Hearings The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) strongly condemns the recent acts of violence and intimidation that disrupted the public hearings on the Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) Bill in Harare, Masvingo, Marondera, and Chinhoyi. Such actions severely impact the fundamental rights of freedom of expression as […]

03 May 24

World Press Freedom Day

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World Press Freedom Day ZimRights Statement Today,the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day under the theme “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis. As ZimRights, we salute the media and journalists for their resilience in providing information. The Constitution of Zimbabwe, […]

01 May 24

Honoring the Dignity of Labor – ZimRights Call to Action on Worker’s Day

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Honoring the Dignity of Labor – ZimRights Call to Action on Worker’s Day ZimRights Statement on International Workers Day 2024 On this International Workers’ Day, as ZimRights we stand in solidarity with the workers of Zimbabwe, it is crucial to acknowledge not only their contributions but also the significant challenges they face. The economic backdrop […]

30 Apr 24

Civic Leadership and Wellness: Finding the Music in Every Revolution

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Civic Leadership and Wellness: Finding the Music in Every Revolution On 29 April, the world commemorated International Dance Day, a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI). The ITI is a partner of UNESCO, which works to promote education, science, and culture around the world. On this […]

20 Apr 24

The Controversy Surrounding Zimbabwe’s Communal Lands Act

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The Controversy Surrounding Zimbabwe’s Communal Lands Act In Zimbabwe, the Communal Lands Act [Chapter 20:04] has become a focal point of contention due to its implications on the rights of communal settlers. The Act, which vests communal land in the President, is seen as a legacy of colonial legal frameworks that dispossessed Africans of their […]

19 Apr 24

ZimRights Stands with Gokwe Amidst Hardships

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ZimRights Stands with Gokwe Amidst Hardships: A Community’s Fight Against Nature’s Fury The community of Gokwe has been facing unimaginable hardships lately. In January, a series of heavy storms ravaged the area, leaving many homes destroyed and families displaced. And just when they thought things couldn’t get any worse, their fields have now withered away, […]

18 Apr 24

The Long March to Freedom is not Ended

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The Long March to Freedom is not Ended As we celebrate or perhaps violate the 44th anniversary of Zimbabwe’s independence, there is a somber pause in thought, a bittersweet reflection on the journey to freedom etched in both triumphs and tribulations. The struggles and sacrifices of the past that birthed the hopes of a liberated […]

18 Apr 24

Remember the commitment

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Remember the commitment Statement on Independence Day 2024 Today, ZimRights joins the rest of the nation in commemorating 44 years of independence. Zimbabwe’s independence, came as a result of the blood and sweat of liberation fighters and the masses, as they fought to dismantle systemic human rights violations, embodied by the colonial regime. Independence brought […]