Statements

Zimbabwe CSOs Call for Release of Detained Human Rights Defenders We, the undersigned organizations, working in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe, are deeply troubled by the arbitrary arrest of human rights defenders Namatai Kwekweza, Samuel Gwenzi, Vusumuzi Moyo, and Robson Chere at Robert Mugabe International Airport on July 31, 2024. As a result of […]

Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) Press Statement on International Albinism Awareness Day Today, as we observe International Albinism Awareness Day under the theme “10 years of IAAD: A decade of collective progress,” ZimRights, stands in solidarity with persons with albinism and reaffirm our commitment to advocating for their rights and inclusion in society. A decade […]

Press Statement: ZimRights Commemorates International Day Against Child Labour As we mark the International Day Against Child Labour, ZimRights stands in solidarity with the global community in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the ILO Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. This landmark convention, which achieved universal ratification in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]