Fast Track Land Reform in Zimbabwe
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- May 31, 2002
- Category
- Displacements
- Politics & Governance
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This report considers the human rights implications of the so-called fast track process of land redistribution in Zimbabwe, under which the government has revised the constitution and amended legislation in order to allow it to acquire commercial farms compulsorily and without compensation, and the land occupations that have accompanied it since early 2000.
Symposium Day 3 Report
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- Nov 23, 2018
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- Transitional Justice
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Reverend Useni Sibanda opened the conference’s third day by assisting participants to reflect on first two days Symposium’s outputs drawing from various presentations and evidence by victims and survivors of the Gukurahundi atrocities.
Symposium Report Day 2
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- Nov 22, 2018
- Category
- Gukurahundi
- Transitional Justice
- Trauma
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Day 2 of the NTJWG Conference being in Bulawayo began with participants visiting different historical sites and heritage centres which depict Zimbabwe’s conflict history and community healing practices. Visited places include; the Entumbane Reintegration Camps sites, the Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church and Amagugu International Heritage Centre.
ZPP MMR January 2017
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- Date recorded
- Jan 31, 2017
- Category
- Politics & Governance
- Trauma
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The month of January recorded many violations which were politically motivated. Most of the reported cases were harassment and intimidation of opposition political activists. Other prominent cases were those of deprivation of state sponsored food aid and inputs for farming.
ZPP MMR June 2017
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- Jun 30, 2017
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- Politics & Governance
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A season of Rallies: Dominant human rights violations recorded during June 2017 revolve around preparations for the presidential youth interface rallies, Heroes Day commemorations, the upcoming Chiwundura by-election, continued barring of students from attending classes, harassment of vendors and discrimination during food aid distribution.
ZPP MMR May 2017
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- May 31, 2017
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- Trauma
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The month of May stands out owing to violations of the right to education, the right to food and civil and political rights mainly freedom of association and assembly. This May ZPP recorded the highest number of incidences where pupils were sent away from school for failure to pay school fees or clear the previous term’s arrears.
ZPP MMR October 2017
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- Oct 31, 2017
- Category
- Trauma
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The Report Highlights how Zimbabweans are Prisoners of fear and how the farming season has contributed to an increase in cases of intimidation and harassment as well as discrimination as cases of discrimination have increased from 21 to 31.
ZPP MMR September 2016
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- Sep 30, 2016
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- Politics & Governance
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Social and citizen movements continue to gather momentum although in the month under review their activities have been restricted by the ban on protests affecting Harare. The social movements and unions like #Tajamuka, #ThisFlag, #ThisGown, National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe (NAVUZ), Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (RTUZ) and have been recently joined by the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA), a coalition of 18 political parties.
“At the boiling point of the pain”. Report of a pilot study examining the efficacy of psychotherapy for torture survivors.
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- May 31, 2002
- Category
- Trauma
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This study has been influenced by our reading of similar literatures in relation to the psychological and social effects of the trauma resulting from organised violence and torture. While we will not be reviewing that literature in depth in this report, it does seem important to note that there is a large body of literature relating both to similar experiences elsewhere in the world and also within the specifically Zimbabwean context.
“Our Hands Are Tied” : Erosion of the Rule of Law in Zimbabwe
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- Nov 30, 2008
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- Politics & Governance
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This report finds that legal accountability and the rule of law in Zimbabwe have been seriously eroded under the ZANU-PF government through its interference in the criminal justice system. It shows that victims of human rights abuses—mainly MDC supporters—continue to be denied their right to justice and an effective remedy.
5 points for new government
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- Feb 28, 2009
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- Politics & Governance
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The report emphasizes on Putting HUMAN RIGHTS AT THE TOP OF THE POLITICAL AGENDA and Amnesty International is also concerned about the deteriorating economic and social conditions in Zimbabwe. In particular, the organisation is concerned about the increased food insecurity, collapse of public health, and failing education system.
10 18 Gonese et al v President et al
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- Oct 31, 2018
- Category
- Politics & Governance
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This is an application in terms of s 167(2)(d) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe for the Court to determine whether Parliament or the President has failed to fulfil a constitutional obligation. The applicants aver that the respondents have failed to do so in respect of the presentation and passage of the Local Government Amendment Act No. 8 of 2016 in Parliament. It is further averred that presenting and passing a Bill in contravention of the Constitution amounts to a failure to fulfil a constitutional obligation.
31 August 2016 Newsletter
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- Aug 31, 2016
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- Politics & Governance
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ZHRC speaks to human rights victims
31 August 2017 Commission Newsletter
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- Aug 31, 2017
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- Politics & Governance
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ZHRC’s ability to go ‘where the angels fear to tread’ impresses Speaker
31 January 2017 Newsletter
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- Jan 31, 2017
- Category
- Politics & Governance
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Newly appointed Executive Secretary hopes to leave a mark
54 18 City of Harare v Mushoriwa
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- Sep 20, 2018
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- Politics & Governance
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This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court granting a provisional order in favour of the respondent pursuant to an urgent chamber application filed by the latter.
2017 Mazowe Arnold Farm Report
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- Dec 31, 2017
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- Human rights Judgements
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This report contains findings of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC/Commission), pursuant to an investigation undertaken by the ZHRC into a complaint alleging the violation of the right to freedom from arbitrary eviction through the demolition of houses belonging to the complainants by the Zimbabwe Republic Police. Complainants are from Arnold farm which is part of the six farms that formed a game park known as Manzou Game Park.
2018 NTJWG Symposium Summary Report
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- Date recorded
- Nov 23, 2018
- Category
- Gukurahundi
- Transitional Justice
- Trauma
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From 21 to 23 November 2018, over 118 delegates converged in Bulawayo for the 2018 Transitional Justice Policy Symposium which was jointly convened by the National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR). The theme of the symposium was, ‘Never Again: Setting the Transitional Justice Agenda for Zimbabwe.’
A study on the impact of Operation Murambatsvina/ Restore Order in Zimbabwe
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- Date recorded
- Aug 30, 2005
- Category
- Displacements
- Murambatsvina
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This report attempts to give a factual account of the impact “Operation Murambatsvina/Restore Order”. This is done through analysis of the impact at both household level and communities.
A time for Accountability 081031
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- Dec 31, 2008
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- Politics & Governance
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This report is based on Amnesty International’s field research, interviews with victims of human rights violations, their families and other witnesses, health workers, reports by other organizations and media reports.The report outlines the context in which human rights violations have been taking place in Zimbabwe and describes patterns of violations as illustrated by cases. It focuses on violations that took place after the 29 March 2008 elections, as well as human rights violations committed by two units within the Zimbabwe Republic Police in 2007.
ACHPR Statement 63rd Ordinary Session on the ACHPR
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- Oct 24, 2018
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- 2008 & Beyond
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Statement to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights at the 63rdOrdinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights under Agenda Item 4e 24 October-13 November 2018 :Statement on the Overall Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwe
Age of Consent, Sexual Intercourse with Young Persons and Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in Zimbabwe
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- Jun 28, 2019
- Category
- Children
- Women
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Issues of age of consent, having sexual intercourse with young persons and access to sexual and reproductive health services cannot be separated. They are intertwined. For that reason, this publication seeks to give an overview encompassing all these issues so that the discussion is situated within its proper and complete context.
An Analysis of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum Legal Cases, 1998–2006
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- Jun 30, 2006
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- Human rights Judgements
- Politics & Governance
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The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (Human Rights Forum) was established after the Food Riots in 1998 as human rights groups and NGOs in Harare swung into action following the many reports of human rights violations.
Anna Dzimano v 1. Constable Dzimano 2. Zimbabwe Republic Police
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- Dec 31, 2017
- Category
- Women
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This report contains findings of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC/Commission), pursuant to an investigation undertaken by the ZHRC into a complaint alleging violation of the rights of arrested and detained persons and freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The complainant is Anna Masuka of Ngundu Village, Ward 11, Gutu District, Masvingo Province.
ANTI IMPUNITY REPORT
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- Jul 31, 2019
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- Politics & Governance
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This report narrates the level and extent of state agents' level of impunity in Zimbabwe informed by the legal cases that the Forum has been working on since its formation in 1998.
Anti-Impunity update
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- Jul 16, 2019
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- Politics & Governance
- Trauma
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The alert highlights that failure by the government to honour court judgments in favour of victims of human rights violations by the police and the military, is actually a human rights violation.
APCJ Dec2010 Vol3 Num2
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- Dec 31, 2010
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- Politics & Governance
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The APCJ is a refereed journal with a panel of international editorial advisors and readers. All articles are anonymously peer reviewed by at least two referees.
BILL WATCH 40 2019 The Freedom of Information Bill
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- Jul 30, 2019
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- Politics & Governance
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On Friday 5th July the Freedom of Information Bill was published in the Gazette; it is available on the Veritas website
Biltrans V Min of Public service
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- Dec 31, 2016
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- Human rights Judgements
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At the end of hearing argument for both parties the court dismissed the application with no order as to costs. It was indicated at the time that reasons for the decision would follow in due course.
Birth Registration Of Children In Zimbabwe
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- Oct 30, 2007
- Category
- Children
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The Report Outline some of the major causes of non-registration of children at birth which include long investment in time through travelling and queues.