56 Appendix 1. “The Lake Chivero Declaration”. On the 5th August 2004, the victims agreed on a statement that epitomises their ideas on how Organised Violence and Torture should be treated; “We, the victims and survivors of OVT in Zimbabwe, will endeavour to identify, mobilize and establish a corporate body, which will look into the welfare of the aforementioned target groups for the period 1965 to the present day. “We hereby declare that there is need for a people-driven and democratic constitution which insists on: a. Impartial application of law, separation of powers and the establishment of effective institutions for the protection and promotion of human rights with strict adherence to international standards and conventions. b. Victims and survivors representation in policy and decision-making, which guarantees non-recurrence coupled with reparations and reconciliation c. A functional, effective, performing and accountable legislature to address the social, economic and political emancipation of Zimbabweans. d. Development of collective memory, rehabilitation and the lobbying of the international community to facilitate recognition of victims and survivors of OVT in Zimbabwe.” IDASA: Zimbabwe at the Cross-Roads: Views of Zimbabwean citizens on democracy and transitional justice.