Function Examples To develop programmes to promote national healing, unity and cohesion in Zimbabwe and the peaceful resolution of disputes. -These may include initiatives like commemorating locally the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture every 26 June of the year. This is a day that is already commemorated world wide. - In Northern Ireland, they commemorate the National Day of Reection every 21 June with activities like storytelling about the past conicts, showcasing community initiatives at building unity and social cohesion - A national mediation agency can be established with senior elderly mediators to help in mediation of disputes To bring about national reconciliation by encouraging people to tell the truth about the past and facilitating the making of amends and provision of justice -Truth telling initiatives can take place at national level or at local level. - In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission held public hearing where alleged perpetrators where invited to tell the whole truth of the crimes they committed in exchange for amnesty according to conditions set up in law. Victims also told their side of the story. - At community level, initiatives can be encouraged where local communities share their own truths on how they experienced conict - Truth telling as envisaged in the constitution must be designed to facilitate correction of past wrongs and provision of justice. A good example is that families of the abducted activists may want the truth told so that they can nd closure. That is making of amends. - For example, a woman in Makonde who reported to the police about activists who burnt her house may want the truth told so that the case may be revived and alleged perpetrators are tried in court. To develop procedures and institutions at national level to facilitate dialogue among political parties, communities, organisations, and other groups in order to prevent conicts and disputes arising in the future -A national mediation structure can be set up at national level to help with continuous dialogue and engagement among political parties. -In Malawi, the Bishops established the Public Affairs Committee which facilitated continuous dialogue among political parties. During the transition from President Joyce Banda to Peter WaMutharika, the Public Affairs Committee played a crucial role in mediating between leaders to ensure that the election and the transition was peaceful. 15