Statements

Press Release: ZimRights Congratulates the American People on the Successful 2020 Election The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) congratulates the American people on the moment of the 2020 elections that have become another inspiring moment for democracy in the United States and in the world. With historic numbers in participation, the 2020 elections in the […]

Re-arrest of Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono ZimRights has learnt that Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was arrested again yesterday November 3 2020 for contravening Section 182(1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23 or alternatively Contravening Section 182 (1) (b) of the same Act “Contempt of court.” He is also accused of Contravening Section […]

ZimRights on the Swearing in of the Fake Representatives The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) notes with concern the attack on democracy and violation of the electorate’s choice through the swearing in of the “Fake” members of Parliament and senators on 07 October 2020. Fifteen MDC T members were sworn in as members of Parliament and senators […]

ZimRights Welcomes the Report of the ZHRC on the National Inquiry into Access to Documentation The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) applauds the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) for the successful completion of the Inquiry on Access to Documentation in Zimbabwe and subsequent launch of the report, which was launched on 30 September 2020 in […]

Zimbabwe: FIDH and ZimRights Deplore Persecution of Dissenters Paris, Harare. 11 September 2020 — The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights), welcome yesterday’s acquittal of human rights defender Godfrey Kurauone, who was detained arbitrarily in Zimbabwe for over a month, while denouncing the […]

Introducing ZimRightsLIVE on the International Day for Universal Access to Information On 28 September 2020, the International Day for Universal Access to Information, ZimRights will launch its new media bouquet – ZimRightsLIVE. ZimRights LIVE brings together ZimRights’ media platforms incorporating its Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Podcast. In addition, ZimRights will launch its brand new YouTube […]

Press Statement On the occasion of the International Day of Peace “Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized.” Article 28, UDHR Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of […]

Statement on ZINASU and Journalist Attack near Impala Car Rental Premises The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) notes with concern the attack by unknown people on ZINASU members who were addressing a press conference, journalist who were in attendance near Impala Car Rental premises and the subsequent arrest of Takudzwa Ngadziore the ZINASU president. ZINASU […]

Congratulatory Statement on the Appointment of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Commissioners The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights), congratulates Dr Angeline Guvamombe, Mrs. Dorothy Moyo, Mrs Beauty Kajese, Dr Cowen Dziva and Mr. Brian Penduka on their recent appointment to serve as commissioners in the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). ZimRights appreciates the diversity of your […]

Press Statement on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins the world, the local human rights community and Zimbabweans in commemorating International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances marked on 30 August each year. The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced […]