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16 Apr 24

Liberation Amnesia

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Liberation Amnesia THE DANGERS OF SELECTIVE MEMORY PRIVATISED BY A FEW Zimbabwe is set to embark on a major memorialisation project named Liberation City. The project will house among others, the Museum of African Liberation. This will be an addition to a number of memorialisation projects in Zimbabwe which include the Natural History Museum in […]

24 Mar 24

Where the Truth is Compromised, Justice is Defeated

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Press Statement On the International Day for the Right to the Truth “The truth is an empowering and healing force. We embrace it for the past, the present and the future.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Right […]

18 Mar 24

Human Rights Investigation Mission Report: Epworth Land Occupation & Regularization Scandal

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Human Rights Investigation Mission Report: Epworth Land Occupation & Regularization Scandal Introduction The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) on 29 February 2024 conducted a comprehensive human rights investigation in Epworth, Harare, to assess the state of land occupation and regularization issue and verify the alleged violations within the community. This report aims to shed light […]

10 Mar 24

Reclaiming hope and dignity

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Reclaiming hope and dignity: Breaking the silence on youth drug abuse and political exploitation on National Youth Day The 21st of February saw the Republic of Zimbabwe commemorating the Robert Mugabe National Youth Day – albeit with little to nothing for the youth to celebrate. Sadly, the national youth day celebrations hosted by the ruling […]

08 Mar 24

Women’s Representation in the 10th Parliament: The Metrics

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Women’s Representation in the 10th Parliament: The Metrics As Zimbabwe and the world at large, commemorates Women’s History Month and international women’s day on this, the 8th of March – there is no better time to reflect on and interrogate women’s representation in the 10th Parliament in Zimbabwe. Numbers don’t lie. The metrics will aid […]

08 Mar 24

Zimbabwe Human Rights Association International Women’s Day Statement

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Zimbabwe Human Rights Association International Women’s Day Statement ZimRights continues to champion women’s rights, challenge discriminatory norms, and advocate for policies that create an equitable and just society Today on March 08 2024, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day (IWD). This annual occasion, observed […]

26 Feb 24

Whither the Manifesto in the face of recalls

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Whither the Manifesto in the face of recalls In April 2023, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) launched the Peoples Human Rights Manifesto that captured the views of 250 000 ZimRights members and Zimbabwean citizens from the mining, farming, rural, urban and peri urban communities . The Manifesto was presented to all the political parties […]

21 Feb 24

Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day Statement

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Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day Statement “ZimRights calls for the protection of the Rights, Freedoms and Dignity of Young People” The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the rest of the nation in commemorating Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the 21st of February every year. Unfortunately, the day comes […]

16 Feb 24

Condemnation of Police Brutality Against Students at St. Faith’s High School

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Condemnation of Police Brutality Against Students at St. Faith’s High School The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) strongly condemns the recent actions of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), where the police allegedly deployed a police dog against high school students from St. Faith’s high school in Rusape during a peaceful demonstration. This incident represents a […]

14 Feb 24

On the Festival of Ashes, Roses and Rights

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On the Festival of Ashes, Roses and Rights ZimRights Reflects on the Right of Rights – the Right to Love Dear Family, friends and citizens Today is Rights Wednesday at the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights), a day that we spotlight various aspects of human rights every week. But today is a very special rights […]