It was said that this organization works with prisons and prisoners intending to ensure the rehabilitation of offenders as a means of preventing crime. Although ZACRO is currently not doing much work directly in transitional justice issues its work with offenders who could include perpetrators of human rights violations is critical in ensuring no recurrence. Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) The representative from RAU said that the organization focuses on research and advocacy on human rights as well as governance issues. In the transitional justice sphere, the organization has produced publications on human rights violations from the past and present, national healing as well as healing of survivors among others. Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) According to the ZDI representative, the organization cracks down on, monitors and reports malpractices such as corruption and military presence in civilian communities. The organization also facilitates debates on democracy and good governance which have a direct influence on transitional justice issues. National Association for Non-Governmental Organizations (NANGO) This organization was said to be present in all ten provinces of Zimbabwe. In terms of transitional justice, it was said that the organization is quite active and facilitated dialogue between the NPRC and civil society in January 2019 during which the NPRC presented its fiveyear strategy. Counseling Services Unit (CSU) Mr. Reason Machengere representing CSU reported that the organization offers comprehensive rehabilitation to victims of organized violence and torture which includes medical, psychological and legal. The organization is present in Harare, Mashonaland, Midlands and Manicaland. Although the organization is not present in Bulawayo and Matabeleland it does partner with organizations that are active in those areas. It was also said that CSU does forensic documentation to ensure that transitional justice processes can benefit from the information it has collected over the years. CSU is also part of the NPRC’s Victim Support Thematic Group. As 6

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