Commission; facilitate gender equity in the structure of the Commission; ensure the needs of women and
girls are prioritised in line with UN best practices; ensure the mainstreaming of gender imperatives into every
aspect of the Commission’s work; taking steps to ensure that all organs of the Commission shall consider and
address the gender implications of their activities.
What are the other Issues that the Bill Must Address?
The new Bill must make provision on how the media and the public can access the information from the
Commission, during and after its work. It must further oblige government entities to make sure all
information in their custody required by the Commission is made readily available in line with section 62 of
the Constitution. The Bill must also provide for mechanisms for safe archival of the information and
material collected by the Commission during its operations. The Bill must provide a clear mechanism for the
speedy implementation of the recommendations of the Commission.
What can the public do now?
Firstly, the public can write to the Parliament of Zimbabwe with their views on the Bill. Write to:
The Clerk of Parliament- Attention: Portfolio Committee on Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs;
Thematic Committee on Peace and Security; Thematic Committee on Human Rights, P.O. Box CY 298,
Causeway, Harare; Or email: bills@parlzim.gov.zw
Secondly, the public can also attend the Public Hearings on the NPRC Bill. All information is tabled below.
Date
13 March
13 March
14 March
14 March
15 March
15 March
16 March
16 March
17 March
10 March
Place
Victoria Falls
Masvingo
Bulawayo
Mutare
Plumtree
Marondera
Gweru
Bindura
Chinhoyi
Harare
Venue
Chinotimba Hall
Civic Centre Hall
Large City Hall
Mutare Civic Centre Hall
Plumtree Town Council Hall
Mbuyanehanda Hall, Dombotombo
Gweru Civic Centre
Tendai Hall
Cookesy Hall
Ambassador Hotel
Time
9am
10am
10am
10am
11am
12noon
12noon
1pm
12noon
10am
Can NTJWG Assist?
NTJWG Stakeholders will be present in all the provinces. Get in touch with us in the details below for
information on information centres close to you. Our coordinators will be able to give you all the
information you need about the process, give you the NPRC Bill, the detailed analysis, as well as explain to
you what the Bill means. If you have problems accessing the Parliament, our Coordinators will gladly
receive your submissions for onward submission. Meanwhile, please keep a tag on our social network pages
for the latest developments regarding the NPRC Bill. You have the right to know, and to participate!
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NTJWG Fact Sheet on the NPRC Bill, H.B.2. 2017
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