150 100 50 0 0 - 19 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 69 >70 0 - 19 20 29 VICTIMS 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 69 >70 PERPETRATORS Figure 8: Victim and Perpetrator Analysis by Age The majority of the victims and perpetrators of political violence are in the 30 to 49 age bracket which reflects their active participation in political activity. The economic situation has limited livelihood opportunities for young people and this makes them vulnerable to be used by political parties in perpetrating violence. Advancing Sustainable Peace in Zimbabwe FOR COMMENTS AND FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT Zimbabwe Peace Project ZPP Chairperson: +263 77 259 5398 ZPP National Director: +26377 227 6543 +263 (04) 747719, 2930180/2 zppinfo@gmail.com, zppinfo@myzpp.com www.zimpeaceproject.com Like our page on Facebook: Zimbabwe Peace Project 23