Title | Date added | Template | Date recorded | Category | Summary |
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Lancaster House Agreement | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 1980 |
| The Lancaster House Agreement was a political consensus which brought the independence of Zimbabwe from Rhodesian rule. The agreement came into being after a series of negotiations between the nationalist parties and the Rhodesian Front between September and December 1979. The Agreement was facilitated by the British and the American governments to bring to an end the 14 year war in Rhodesia between the Rhodesians and the guerrilla movements. |
War victims Compensation Act | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 14, 1980 |
| The Act consists of seven parts which are Preliminary, Commissioner of war victims compensation, Application of Act and claims for and entitlement to compensation, Compensation for Disablement, Compensation for death, Special Provisions for women and children and General. There is also the Revenue fund section. |
Shortcomings of the Kariba Draft Constitution | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 30, 2007 |
| This report analyzes the Kariba Draft Constitution,a document negotiated in secret in September 2007 and referenced in Article 6 of the Global Political Agreement between Zimbabwe’s three primary political parties. The report briefly considers the process that led to the creation of the Kariba Draft and then explores the content of that document. The substance of the Kariba Draft is compared to that of the current Constitution and the Constitutional Commission Proposal which was rejected in a national referendum in February 2000. |
NCA Proposed Draft Constitution | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 1, 1997 |
| The Draft containes reasons why the NCA campaigned for a No Vote in the referendum of February 2000 such as the process and content. This draft seeks to address the key issues of governance in Zimbabwe and has taken into account the NCA’s major concerns about the Draft of the Constitutional Commission. Its main focus is on having an accountable government through various checks and balances. |
List 2018 Statutory Instruments complete | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
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List Statutory Instruments of 2017 January to May | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 31, 2017 |
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Zimbabwe Amnesty Paper | Feb 14, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 23, 2018 |
| This paper seeks to examine the question of amnesty and whether it is pragmatic to effect it as a healing and reconciliation mechanism within the context of Zimbabwe. |
ZPP November MMR 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 30, 2017 |
| The Zimbabwe Peace project recorded an increase in Human rights violations to 190 in November 2017.Most Cases of Harassment and Intimidation were linked to the BVR exercise and the Intra-party violence within the ruling part ZANU PF. |
ZPP MMR January 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 31, 2017 |
| 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. |
ZESN August Issue 2016 | Feb 22, 2019 | Elections & violence | Aug 31, 2016 |
| New Amendments to the electoral Act falls short of expectations. |
ZESN 11th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Elections & violence | Jan 31, 2013 |
| The Bulletin Stated that contesting for Elections is expensive in Zimbabwe making it essential that Political parties have funding for them to take part in the polls. |
ZESN 9th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Institutional reform | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Next steps after the Second All stakeholder Conference. |
ZESN 7th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Draft Constitution: Unpacking the proposed Electoral hybrid Electoral system |
ZESN 6th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Analysisng the Electoral amendment Bill:what are the Key changes? |
Political Violence report 2008 | Feb 11, 2019 | Elections & violence | Dec 1, 2008 |
| In this report for 2008,there are certain trends and characteristics which have been attendant on the incidents reported to the Human rights Forum which rebut the denial of ZANU PF that in most instances the violence that was reported was between over zealous youths and villagers. |
ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTORAL AMENDMENT ACT OF 28 MAY 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | Elections & violence | May 28, 2018 |
| On 28 May 2018, another Electoral Amendment Act was passed and the 2018 Election date was announced thereafter. Consequently, as a result of the announcement of the Election day as 30 July 2018, any amendments to the Electoral Act that happen after the proclamation do not apply to the 2018 elections, but other future elections. |
Honour amongst thieves | Mar 5, 2019 | Promotion of truth | May 6, 2014 |
| The report talks about Constitutionalism and Investment in Zimbabwe whereby On the 13th February, 2009, President Mugabe purported to swear into office 35 Ministers and, on the 19th February, 2009, a further six Ministers, bringing the total to 41, ten more than were permitted by the Constitution, and agreed in the GPA. As such, the appointments of these ten additional Ministers were unconstitutional, unlawful, and void – a literal case of executive excess. |
TIZ Daily Lives and Corruption:Public opinion In Zimbabwe | Mar 5, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Dec 31, 2011 |
| The survey probes public willingness to engage with the fight against corruption. Transparency International believes it is crucial to present the public’s perspective on corruption – for it is they who suffer its direct and indirect consequences. |
Justice in Zimbabwe | Mar 5, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 16, 2002 |
| This report seeks to trace what has happened to the legal system of Zimbabwe over the last few years, giving examples of these developments. Where it is necessary to put these developments in a broader context, details are given about developments that took place earlier in the history of Zimbabwe. |
Social Sector Summit roundtable IJR ComChest 27Feb2018 final 19032018 | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 27, 2018 |
| The Document is a reflection of different and at times contradicting views. It provides a good basis to understand issues that the Social Sector Summit will have to address. |
ZIB 14 0022 Baseline Report Freedom of Artistic Expression Zimbabwe | Mar 4, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 31, 2015 |
| This report examines restrictions on freedom of artistic expression in Zimbabwe. The findings and recommendations will be submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council as part of the UPR – the UN system’s official mechanism for reviewing all member states human rights records in cycles of four and a half years. |
HEAL ZIMBABWE Report on NPRC Public hearings | Mar 4, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Apr 30, 2016 |
| On the 18th of December 2015, the Zimbabwean Government gazetted the National Peace and Reconciliation (NPRC) Bill .This is in line with Sections 251, 252, and 253 of the Zimbabwean constitution that provides for the establishment of an Independent Commission known as the NPRC. The major aim of the public hearings was to collect the views of communities on the NPRC Bill but the task was comprised by a lot of technical, procedural and logistical challenges. |
Heal Zimbabwe Position on NPRC BILL | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 31, 2016 |
| These are Heal Zimbabwe Trust views and comments collected, during the consultations, on a number of areas that could undermine the effectiveness of the NPRC and its work. |
NPRC Bill Portfolio Committee Report 9 May 2017 | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 9, 2017 |
| The Justice Committee and Thematic Committees on Human Rights and on Peace and Security conducted joint public hearings in all of thecountry’s provinces, and gathered views and opinions on the Bill. Hearings were conducted in all provinces of the country by two separate teams, Team A and Team B. |
Human Rights Declaration english | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
| 30 Articles of the Declaration of Human Rights in English. |
Human Rights Declaration ndebele | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
| 30 articles of the declaration of Human Rights in Ndebele. |
Human Rights declaration shona | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
| 30 Articles of the Declaration of Human Rights in Shona. |
Global Youth Development Index and Report | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2016 |
| The report highlights that Youth development can be achieved even in low income countries by providing quality education and training and allowing young people to participate in the nation’s political, economic and social life. |
Zimbabwe national youth policy | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2000 |
| The Policy seeks to ensure that all young women and men are given meaningful opportunities to reach their full potential, both as individuals and as active participants in society. It addresses the major concerns and issues critical to young men and women and gives direction to youth programmes and services provided by government and non-government organisations. |
AfricanYouthCharter | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 6, 2006 |
| The Charter has 31 Articles adopted by the Seventh Ordinary sessions of the Assembly held in Banjul, The Gambia on the 2nd of July 2006. |