d) The NPRC in conjunction with other relevant stakeholders must swiftly set up an early warning and early response system that responds to indicators of political violence as the 2018 plebiscite draws nearer. e) Independent Commissions such as the ZHRC, NPRC and ZEC must decentralise their offices for swift reporting and response to cases of human rights violations. f) Political parties must uphold the Electoral Code of Conduct for Political Parties which stipulates that NO political party or any of its members or supporters, and NO candidate or any of his or her supporters, may: (a) use violence, or threaten violence or incite or encourage the use of violence, against anyone on account of his or her political opinions or membership or support of a political party or participation in the election; (b) intimidate, or incite or encourage the intimidation, of anyone on account of his or her political opinions or membership or support of a political party; act in a way that may provoke violence or intimidation; 4.0 Conclusion The BVR process was marred by numerous cases of electoral related malpractices. Section 133B of the Electoral Act highlight that any person who (d) compels or attempts to compel a person or persons generally to attend, or participate in any political meeting, march, demonstration or other political event; shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level ten or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years or to both such fine and such imprisonment. Added to this Section 155 of the constitution stipulate that elections must be “free from violence and other electoral malpractices” In light of this, the BVR process fell short in meeting standards that outline free and fair electoral processes. Heal Zimbabwe shall continue raising awareness in local communities on the need for peace and tolerance under its National peace Campaign: 13 Million Voices for Peace. The organisation has been moving around communities engaging community members and duty bearers on the importance of upholding peace and social cohesion. ………….ENDS………………. 8