Ÿ members of Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (ZESN). The main goal of the strategy is to contribute to the successful delivery of credible elections which are an important factor in the consolidation of participatory democracy in Zimbabwe. Launched and published a report on the impact of political violence on persons with disabilities (PWDs). Ÿ Facilitated peace building initiatives in Chiredzi, Mutoko and Binga where peace ambassadors are actively resolving conflict, ensuring peace and enabling community cohesion. Ÿ ZIMBABWE HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION (ZIMRIGHTS) ZimRights’ mission is to use a grassroots based approach in promoting, protecting and defending people’s rights through education, information, legal aid counseling, networking, lobbying and advocacy. ZIMBABWE LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (ZLHR) ZLHR’s mission is to protect and defend human rights through sustainable litigation, education and advocacy, which contribute positively to a culture o f t o l e r a n c e a n d a d h e re n c e t o democratic values and practices. The organization aims to foster a culture of human rights in Zimbabwe and to encourage the growth and strengthening of human rights at all levels of Zimbabwean society. ZPP-Community engagement ZIMBABWE WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (ZWLA) ZWLA’s mission is to develop, defend and pursue women’s human rights at local, regional and international level through lobbying and advocacy, provision of legal aid services, legal education, professional and capacity development for the primary benefit of w o m e n a s w e l l a s c h i l d re n a n d membership. ZWLA has offices in Harare, Bulawayo, Rusape, Murewa, Chinhoyi, Gwanda, Gweru, and Hwange. ZIMBABWE PEACE PROJECT (ZPP) ZPP’s mission is to work for sustainable peace through monitoring, d o c u m e n t a t i o n , a d v o c a c y, a n d community peace building interventions with members and partners. Main Highlights Ÿ Hosted a policy dialogue on genderbased violence in public places in collaboration with LRF and the Zimbabwe Gender Commission; Ÿ Collaborated with the National Prosecution Authority to review the Termination of Pregnancy Act and advocated for its amendment; Main Highlights Ÿ Appointed to sits on the ZHRC thematic working group on civil and political rights. Ÿ Produced a policy brief on the use of food and other aid as a political weapon. 33 ZIMBABWE HUMAN RIGHTS NGO FORUM ANNUAL REPORT 2017