iii. Accountability • Rapists must be jailed because there is a possibility of their repeating the same violent acts in the event of the announcement of new elections [women]. • Restoration of the rule of law assists in deterring perpetrators and can force them to account or even reform. iv. Institutional reform • Civil service reform is necessary in order to restore the basic rights such as the right to health and education. • Reforms should be led by civil society. • The National Youth Service, army and the police need urgent reform since they are alleged to have committed or condoned human rights violations. 7. OBSERVATIONS • There was high attendance of traditional leaders and active participation by the youths. Their contributions stand out. • The meeting was held in the same premises as ZANU(PF) offices, but none of the participants identified himself as from that party. It was not clear who comprised the group of political activists. Taking Transitional Justice to the People – Outreach Report 59