Reports

The State of Civic Space in Zimbabwe The 2024 State of Civic Space report highlights the experiences of civil society organisations operating in Zimbabwe. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of civic space in Zimbabwe, with a focus on the experiences and challenges faced by civil society organisations (CSOs) operating in […]

2024 Annual Report – Rising Still 2024 was a tough year for activists across the world. At least 324 human rights defenders were killed, according to Front Line Defenders’ Global Analysis report. These killings were documented across 32 different countries. Back home, a survey administered to 67 civil society organisations (CSOs) by ZimRights and the […]

The State of Peace Report 2024-2025 The 2025 State of Peace Report: Mobilising Ideas and Actions for Peace in Zimbabwe marks five years of community-driven assessment and advocacy by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights). This landmark edition captures the urgent realities of peace, conflict, and human rights across all ten provinces, blending nationwide surveys, […]

Download the Zimbabwe State of Civic Space Report 2024 here Zimbabwe’s civic space has increasingly faced significant challenges, characterised by restrictive legislation, aggressive government crackdowns, and a pervasive climate of fear that stifles free expression and civic engagement. Civil society organisations (CSOs) are vital in promoting human rights, accountability, and democratic governance, yet they operate […]

The Broken Calabash: State of Peace Report 2023 – 2024 Download the Full State of Peace Report 2023-2024 Back in 1984, while Zimbabwe was locked in a bloody conflict that killed over 20 000 civilians in the Midlands and Matebeleland regions, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace […]

Human Rights Investigation Mission Report: Glen View 3 Service Delivery Disruptions Introduction The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) conducted a human rights violations investigation in Glen View 3, Harare, to assess the state of environmental rights and service delivery in the community. This is part of follow up efforts to monitor implementation of the People’s […]