Title | Date added | Template | Date recorded | Category | Summary |
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Root and Branch | Nov 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Zimbabwe’s acute need for justice and reconciliation highlights a longstanding tension in transitional justice practice. The need for transitional justice processes in Zimbabwe has been clear since at least 2003, when Zimbabwean civil society articulated an ambitious set of transitional justice objectives in the Johannesburg Symposium. |
NPRC Briefing October 2019 | Nov 19, 2019 | Institutional reform | Oct 31, 2019 |
| This brief constitutes a summary of the issues presented to the NPRC, the responses given by the NPRC and an update of its activities given by the NPRC. |
NPRC WATCH "NOT ALONE" :THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS IN TIMES OF CRISIS. | Nov 19, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 8, 2019 |
| In this edition of the NPRC Watch, we are expanding the scope of the discussion to look at not only the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) but all relevant independent commissions that are established to support democracy and entrench human rights through Chapter 12 of the Constitution. We look at the role of these commissions in the times of crisis when violations of human rights are on the increase. It is for times like these that such commissions were established. |
Human Rights June 2019 Newsletter | Nov 5, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 28, 2019 |
| The newsletter talks about the human rights developments in the country and keeps people informed on how "The Forum" worked for the realization and enjoyment of the rights of Zimbabwean people in the month of June. |
Analysis of the 2017 NPRC Bill [Final] | Nov 5, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 3, 2017 |
| The analysis brings out the improvements and limitations of the 2017 NPRC Bill as compared to the old Bill and previous revised draft. |
NTJWG NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 30, 2019 |
| This newsletter details the developments in our country around transitional justice issues to give you a better view of the transitional justice landscape in Zimbabwe today. It covers the activities of the NPRC, our activities, and publications, the activities of our stakeholders and other global developments. |
NTJWG Harare Semi Annual Regional Process Monitoring Meeting Report | Nov 1, 2019 | Institutional reform | Oct 1, 2019 |
| The NTJWG convened a semi annual regional process monitoring meeting for the Harare region on the 1stof October 2019. This was done in a bid to engage with its stakeholders on opportunities and challenges they are having in engaging the NPRC as well as obtaining and disseminating information to the working group. |
Statement on International Day of Peace | Nov 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Sep 21, 2019 |
| The NTJWG joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International of Peace. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. |
Tsholotsho Community Dialogue on the Mandate of the NPRC Report | Nov 1, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 30, 2019 |
| The NTJWG convened a community dialogue to build the capacity of communities on the work of the NPRC. This prepared communities at ward level to be active participants and be involved in the work of the NPRC, and to contribute through the NTJWG, to influence the NPRC’s interventions ensuring that they are victim-centred. |
Nyanga North Community Dialogue Report | Nov 1, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 30, 2019 |
| The NTJWG convened a community dialogue to build the capacity of communities on the work of the NPRC.This prepared communities at ward level to be active participants and be involved in the work of the NPRC, and to contribute through the NTJWG, to influence the NPRC’s interventions ensuring that they are victim-centred. |
NTJWG Newsletter August 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Aug 30, 2019 |
| The month of August is always a difficult time for Zimbabwe. It is the same month in which at least six civilians were shot dead by the army following the demonstrations in the Harare CBD. Since then, things have not been the same. In this newsletter, we highlight so that you get the full picture of the transitional justice landscape in the country. |
NTJWG Annual Report 2018 | Nov 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 31, 2019 |
| The reporting year 2017-2018 was characterised by groundbreaking activities for the NTJWG.The social,political and economic environment in Zimbabwe during the reporting period was also laden with a lot of developments. |
NTJWG Newsletter July 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jul 31, 2019 |
| There were a number of considerable transitional justice developments in the country in the month of July.This newsletter,captures these developments for you,so that you get the full picture of the transitional justice landscape in the country. |
NTJWG Newsletter June 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 28, 2019 |
| There have been several transitional justice developments in the country in June.In this newsletter,we package these developments for you, so that you get the full picture of the transitional justice landscape in the country. |
Statement on Mandela Day | Nov 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jul 18, 2019 |
| The National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) joined the rest of the world in commemorating Nelson Mandela Day. |
NTJWG Newletter May 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | May 31, 2019 |
| This newsletter serves to keep you up to speed with transitional justice processes in the country. |
NTJWG Executive Briefing Jan Mar 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 31, 2019 |
| This briefing seeks to draw the Executive’s attention to the important developments in our country as they relate to transitional justice, healing and reconciliation. |
NPRC Briefing March 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Apr 9, 2019 |
| This report carries a summary of the issued presented to the NPRC. In the briefing, the NTJWG raised several issues of concern to Zimbabwe’s transitional justice journey. |
NTJWG Newsletter Feb Mar 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 31, 2019 |
| This newsletter highlights activities carried out between February and March 2019 |
The Code of Inclusion(1) | Nov 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Dec 31, 2018 |
| In this Code of Inclusion, NTJWG advances the mandate given by stakeholders to ensure that the processes of transitional justice in Zimbabwe are aligned to the expectations of the people of Zimbabwe and meet the best international standards. |
Transitional Justice in pretransitional times1 | Apr 11, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 30, 2016 |
| This study is based on the major premise that Zimbabwe has had only one major transition that is from colonial settler rule in 1980, although there have been some political accommodations such as the 1997 Unity Accord and the 2008 Global Political Agreement. |
Exploring Transitional Justice Options in Contemporary Zimbabwe
| Apr 11, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 31, 2006 |
| This report is the product of research that was undertaken in Zimbabwe during 2004 in the wake of the August 2003 symposium. In 2003, there was considerable speculation about the prospects of political talks, and even some sort of ‘negotiated settlement’ between the ruling ZANU(PF) and the opposition MDC. |
Transitional Justice Survey Report | Apr 11, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Dec 31, 2011 |
| This report is a follow-up to the Taking Transitional Justice to the People outreach project, which commenced in 2009, during which the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) went to local communities across the country to introduce the discussion on transitional justice. |
International Conference on Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe Report | Apr 11, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 6, 2012 |
| Transitional justice is crucial in dealing with the past and in achieving reconciliation. The United Nations Secretary General’s report on the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies describes transitional justice as ‘the full range of processes and mechanisms associated with a society’s attempt to come to terms with the legacy of large-scale past abuses, in order to ensure accountability, serve justice and achieve reconciliation’. |
Transitional Justice Policy Symposium Report 2018 | Apr 4, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 23, 2018 |
| This report captures all the proceedings of the symposium, speeches, expert exchanges and outcomes. With QR codes scattered across the report, the reader is invited to join the dialogue, to watch the videos of the presentations and capture the full emotion of the 2018 symposium. |
Zimbabwe at the Cross-Roads: Views of Zimbabwean citizens on democracy and transitional justice. | Apr 3, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 30, 2005 |
| This analysis, which included Zimbabwe, showed that, on average, Zimbabweans were highly dissatisfied with the state of democracy in their country, but that the winners were more satisfied than either the losers or the non-partisan, but also that the non-partisan were slightly more dissatisfied than the losers. This analysis was based on the data from the 1999 Afrobarometer survey, but one can see from the 2004 survey that this conclusion would still hold. |
State of Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe 2018 Report | Mar 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 18, 2019 |
| The report documents the outstanding areas of implementation according to domestic law and international obligations. It documents deficits in fully operationalising the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), the Independent Complaints Mechanism (ICM), and the Ethics and Integrity Committee (EIC). The report documents other processes which include the Commission of Inquiry into August 1 post- election violence. It further documents interventions by civil society actors such as litigation for redress on behalf of victims and the mobilisation of stakeholders at the symposium towards a transitional justice policy. |
IJR Zim Transitional Justice OP 2 WEB | Mar 4, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Dec 31, 2012 |
| An outline of the five primary focuses of transitional justice processes is provided, followed by brief descriptions of some of the key terms that are used to describe aspects of the process. The purpose of providing this information is to show that transitional justice does not have to be prescriptive. |
ICTJ II Conference Report | Mar 4, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 11, 2013 |
| This report captures the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe held from 9th to 11th October 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference discussed the prospects of establishing an effective National Peace and Reconciliation Commission in Zimbabwe, which meets the expectations of the people and is also in sync with international best practices. |
Policy Brief on Transitional Justice and Peace Building Mechanisms 2 | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 28, 2016 |
| The focus of this particular paper is to look at the efficacy of traditional mechanisms in transitional justice in Zimbabwe. The role of indigenous knowledge systems and use of local capacities can no longer be underestimated in development. Traditional mechanisms are often viewed with a lot of suspicion possibly because they do not fit in western perceptions and notions of justice. |