iii. NPRC Watch - Issue 3
Summary
The publication scrutinises the shortfalls and possible
changes to the National Peace and Reconciliation
Commission Bill, 4 key issues discussed include the lack of
a victim centred approach, interference by the executive,
silence on gender issues, and the power to grant
amnesties.
http://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/NPRC Watch III.pdf
Impact
3 000 copies of the publication were distributed physically in the 10 provinces
of Zimbabwe. It was also distributed online with an excess of 4000 downloads.
Every Member of Parliament received a copy of the issue. During the reflective
meeting with Parliament held on 3 April 2017, Parliamentarians used the
documents as a reference. The substance of the issue made its way into the
debates in Parliament on the NPRC Bill.
iv. State of Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe Report
Summary
This report captures the key developments in Zimbabwe's
key transitional justice processes to date. It highlights
those developments relevant to the mandate of the
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of
Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of NonRecurrence. Building on the recommendations made by
the United Nations Human Rights Council at the past Universal Periodic
Review (UPR) sessions, the report highlights some action points in need of
attention and opportunities for Zimbabwe to collaborate with UN mechanisms
in ensuring that it meets its transitional justice obligations under both domestic
and international law.
http://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/NTJWG%20Report.pdf
Impact
This report was released in March 2017 before the review of Zimbabwe at the
UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review. The report was
presented to the Office of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth,
justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence. The report further
influenced member states' recommendations to the government of Zimbabwe
regarding the operationalisation of the NPRC.
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