Golden Jubilee For Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference CATHOLIC COMMISSION FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE IN ZIMBABWE (CCJPZ T he Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace was brought into being by the then Rhodesia Catholic Bishops' Conference in March 1972, at a time when the situation in the country was clearly unjust and a liberation struggle was imminent. In initiating the formation of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, His Holiness the late Pope Paul VI said, “If you want Peace, work for Justice.” That is and has always been the guiding principle of the Commission. Vision A God fearing, democratic, just and peaceful nation Mr. Paul Muchena CCJPZ National Coordinator Mission CCJPZ exists to promote justice and peace guided by Gospel values. Core values CCJPZ is guided by the following Gospel Values: Ø Truth Ø Justice Ø Freedom Ø Love The work of CCJPZ CCJPZ is mandated by the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC) to: ô To monitor and document human rights situation in the country for appropriate action. ô Research, investigate and publish situations of injustice and violence and use the information to promote justice and peace ô Inform the laity and clergy of their responsibilities to work for justice and peace as Christians ô Promote informed decision making among the clergy and the laity to influence public opinions according to the Social Teachings of the Church (STC). ô Make constructive suggestions and input for the enactment of just civil laws 36