iii. NPRC Watch - Issue 3 Summary The publication scrutinises the shortfalls and possible changes to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Bill, 4 key issues discussed include the lack of a victim centred approach, interference by the executive, silence on gender issues, and the power to grant amnesties. http://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/NPRC Watch III.pdf Impact 3 000 copies of the publication were distributed physically in the 10 provinces of Zimbabwe. It was also distributed online with an excess of 4000 downloads. Every Member of Parliament received a copy of the issue. During the reflective meeting with Parliament held on 3 April 2017, Parliamentarians used the documents as a reference. The substance of the issue made its way into the debates in Parliament on the NPRC Bill. iv. State of Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe Report Summary This report captures the key developments in Zimbabwe's key transitional justice processes to date. It highlights those developments relevant to the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of NonRecurrence. Building on the recommendations made by the United Nations Human Rights Council at the past Universal Periodic Review (UPR) sessions, the report highlights some action points in need of attention and opportunities for Zimbabwe to collaborate with UN mechanisms in ensuring that it meets its transitional justice obligations under both domestic and international law. http://www.ntjwg.org.zw/downloads/NTJWG%20Report.pdf Impact This report was released in March 2017 before the review of Zimbabwe at the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review. The report was presented to the Office of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence. The report further influenced member states' recommendations to the government of Zimbabwe regarding the operationalisation of the NPRC. 14 ANNUAL REPORT 2017

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