SEPTEMBER 2019 the International Day of Peace. This day was commemorated through the hosting of a radio program on Star FM to discuss the National Dialogue on the 26th of September. The discussion was centered on the values, principles and virtues of an inclusive national dialogue in Zimbabwe. The panelists were Mr. Alec Muchadehama, the Chairman of the NTJWG, and Reverend Sifelani of the Zimbabwe Council of C h u rc h e s. To l i s t e n t o t h e r a d i o p ro g r a m yo u c a n v i s i t h t t p : / / s o u n d c l o u d. co m / n t j wg z i m b a bwe / n t j wg - ra d i o programme-on-the-guiding-principles-virtues-and-values-ofnational-dialogue-in-zimbabwe. Community Dialogues Following the training of trainers workshop carried out by the NTJWG th on the 30 of August 2019 the NTJWG carried out community dialogues on the mandate of the NPRC in Nyanga North, Ward 3 and Mbowane Line, Tsholotsho, Ward 15. In line with the NTJWG's victimcentered approach, these community dialogues were facilitated by victims namely Mr. Sekai Gombe and Ms. Penina Moyo who have been trained by the NTJWG under the guidance of the NTJGW Secretariat. The community dialogues were aimed at discussing the mandate of the NPRC as a way of sensitizing the communities about the NPRC to allow for effective engagement with the NPRC when the opportunity is presented. The rst community dialogue was held on the 24th of September 2019 th in Nyanga North, Ward 3 while the other was held 27 of September 2019 in Mbowane Line, Tsholotsho. The key outcomes for these community dialogues were Enhanced understanding by survivors' of the NPRC process, motivation of communities to participate in the NPRC and equipping of survivor groups with tools and skills for effective participation in the peace and reconciliation. The report for the Tsholotsho Community Dialogue can be accessed onhttp://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/Tsholotsho%Communit y%20Dialogue%20on%20the%20Mandate%20of%%20the%20 NPRC%20Report.pdf The report for the Nyanga Community Dialogue can be accessed on http://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/Nyanga%20North%20Co mmunity%20Dialogue%20Report.pdf NTJWG Publications Report on the Establishment of Provincial Peace Committees On 29 May 2019, the NPRC announced that it will be devolving its operations to Provinces through the establishment of Provincial Peace Committees (PPCs). These Committees were mandated to solve con icts in their areas to avoid a "one-size- ts-all" approach which was proved impractical. As a follow up to the establishment of the Provincial Peace Committees the NTJWG on the 2nd of September published the NTJWG Report on the Establishment of Provincial Peace Committees. The report looks into the roles and responsibilities of the PPCs and the challenges the PPCs might face in the near future by the NPRC. | ISSUE 10 The report can be accessed at http://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/news/NTJWG%20Report% 20on20the%20Establishment%20of%20Provincial%20Peace20 Committees%20by%20the%NPRC.pdf. Report on the NPRC's outreach program In July 2019, the NTJWG Secretariat attended the NPRC press conference during which the NPRC announced its intention to embark on a twenty-one day outreach program raise awareness on the approaches that will be used in handling national healing and reconciliation which include public hearings, mechanisms for early detection of con ict, national dialogue facilitation, and setting-up of peace committees. On the 2nd of September, the NTJWG published its report on the NPRC Outreach Programme following the conclusion of the program. The report highlights some of the issues of concern raised during the outreach meetings. The report can be accessed on http://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/news/NTJWG%20Report% 20on%20the%20NPRC%20Outreach%20Programme.pdf. Stakeholders in Action Appeal to Extension of the Lifespan of the NPRC Earlier this year in March, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights was granted an order by the High Court of Zimbabwe extending the lifespan of the NPRC. The judgment was set to see the lifespan of the NPRC lapsing in January 2028 and not August 2023 as it was initially supposed to. This landmark judgment marked a massive feat for transitional justice in Zimbabwe. Unfortunately, this decision was appealed by the government of Zimbabwe and the appeal was heard in the Supreme Court representing on the 30th of September. The NTJWG anxiously awaits the nalization of this matter. International Day of Peace Commemorations The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) also joined the world in commemorating the International Day of Peace. ZPP held the commemorations at Manjolo Community Centre on the 21st of September. During the celebrations, community representatives signed a Peace Pledge to affirm their commitment to promoting a peaceful society. Around the World th th From the 9 to the 27 of September the 42nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council was convened at the Palais des Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. Among the reports that were presented at the Session was the report by the rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence which addressed concerns about issues that are at the heart of transitional justice. This report can be accessed on https://documents-ddsny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/G19/213/PDF/G1921303.pdf?OpenE lement.

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