b. State of Human Rights Report 2016 The report detailed the human rights situation in Zimbabwe in 2016. The report was used as an advocacy tool during the Human Rights Council session in March 2017. STATEMENTS AND ALERTS PRODUCED IN 2017 18 January MONTHLY POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS REPORTS Statement on Violence in Bikita West 03 April The Forum produced a total of 10 evidence based monthly political and human rights violations reports. The monthly human rights report is a monitoring tool that tracks and documents trends in human rights violations and developments on a monthly basis. The information used is derived from the PIU, the Ushahidi platform, member and partner organisations and verified press reports. Statement on Torture in Gutu 08 - 22 May Statement to the 60th Session of the ACHPR 26 June Statement on UN Day in Support of Victims of Torture 27 August Statement on International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances Press Releases In 2017, the Forum released nine press statements and information alerts to either commemorate international human rights days or to respond to socio-economic and political developments with an implication on the promotion and protection of human rights in Zimbabwe. The major highlight in this area was the statement released by the Forum on 15 November 2017 following the military coup wherein the Forum called for an urgent return to constitutionalism. 21 October Statement on Africa Human Rights Day 15 November Statement Calling for Return to Constitutionalism Following the Military Coup 10 December Statement on International Human Rights Day 12 December Statement on human rights violations by members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces 18 ZIMBABWE HUMAN RIGHTS NGO FORUM ANNUAL REPORT 2017