Research and Discussion Paper on a TJ Framework for Zimbabwe
Proposed measures would include:
39. Repeal all laws, which hinder citizens to exercise their rights.
40. Align all laws to the constitution.
41. Create a vetting committee at least to vet new top recruits of the police, army and the
security sector.
42. Restructure the police, the army and the security sector – develop hereto a tool.
43. Establish an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) also for
the army and the security sector.
44. Integrate human rights and humanitarian rights modules in the training of the police, the
military, the security sector and the judiciary.
45. Establish a rapid response committee with the aim to respond immediately and effectively
when a human rights violation is reported. The Committee members should consist of the
following representatives: CSOs, the police, the human rights commission, the gender
commission, MPs and the judiciary. The committee will inform the appropriate agencies,
monitor the progress and report to the public and the parliament.
46. Establish sustainable peace committees in the communities including the youth with at least
50 percent women including the youth.
47. Institutionalize traditional dispute resolution methods.
48. Develop policies for the youth. This will help to lessen the intrumentalization of them by
political forces. An example could be the support of youth initiatives and incentivisation via
micro-credits.
8.10.
Gender Justice
All transitional justice processes, mechanisms and measures should have a gender-sensitive
approach. The NPRC Act has emphasized this requirement by stipulating the need for a gender unit.
This gender unit has the, among others, task to develop guidelines, rules and strategies to assess
the needs of victims of gender-based violations and marginalization.
Suitable measures may be:
49. Establish a policy that helps to define gender-based violence categories in Zimbabwe.
50. Establish trauma centres for women country wide.
51. Educate women about their rights.
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