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Press Statement ZimRights Condemns Arson Attacks of SAPES Trust in Harare ZimRights is deeply concerned about the arson attack of SAPES Trust in Belgravia, Harare, early this morning. The attack, which took place just hours before a press conference on the ongoing constitutional crisis, represents a dangerous escalation of politically motivated violence designed to intimidate […]

Commemorating the International Day of Peace A Call to Act Now for a Peaceful Zimbabwe Today, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Peace under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” This theme speaks to one of ZimRights’ 8 Action Zones – the Right […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Coming to terms with the aid freeze On 6 February 2025, at the invitation of the National Association for Non-Governmental (NANGO), I participated in the webinar on the impact of the United States President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Re-evaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid. This article articulates my contribution to that conversation, addressing […]