Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Strategic Plan 2015-2020 7. SUPERORDINATE GOALS: VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES 7.1. VISION The ZHRC adopted the following vision statement, against which the impact plan will be evaluated. A Zimbabwean society where human rights and administrative justice are fully enjoyed by everyone. 7.2. MISSION Inspired by its constitutional mandate, the ZHRC expressed its purpose in the following mission statement, against which the strategic outcomes plan will be derived. To be an effective, fearless, and independent national institution for the advancement, protection, promotion and enforcement of human rights and administrative justice in accordance with the Constitution of Zimbabwe and international human rights standards. 7.3. CORE VALUES The Commissioners and all members of its secretariat have a unity of purpose in the core values that they each uphold, as individuals and as a team. The organizational culture at the ZHRC is shaped by these shared core values. Fearlessness – Courage and fortitude are virtues that all members of the Commission cherish in carrying out their Constitutional mandate. Accessibility – All people in Zimbabwe shall have easy access to a fair, inclusive and impartial Commission that treats all parties equitably before the law. Independence – The Commission is truly independent and all decisions of the Commission on any matter are made without undue external influence. Responsiveness – The Commission is sensitive and responds promptly to all human rights and maladministration cases, and facilitates timely redress. Professionalism – the Commission shall be staffed by well trained and skilled officers of diverse qualities. Integrity – in pursuit of the highest standards, the Commission shall be guided by strong moral principles. 17

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