It was said that this organization works with prisons and prisoners intending to ensure the
rehabilitation of offenders as a means of preventing crime. Although ZACRO is currently not
doing much work directly in transitional justice issues its work with offenders who could include
perpetrators of human rights violations is critical in ensuring no recurrence.
Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU)
The representative from RAU said that the organization focuses on research and advocacy on
human rights as well as governance issues. In the transitional justice sphere, the organization
has produced publications on human rights violations from the past and present, national
healing as well as healing of survivors among others.
Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI)
According to the ZDI representative, the organization cracks down on, monitors and reports
malpractices such as corruption and military presence in civilian communities. The organization
also facilitates debates on democracy and good governance which have a direct influence on
transitional justice issues.
National Association for Non-Governmental Organizations (NANGO)
This organization was said to be present in all ten provinces of Zimbabwe. In terms of
transitional justice, it was said that the organization is quite active and facilitated dialogue
between the NPRC and civil society in January 2019 during which the NPRC presented its fiveyear strategy.
Counseling Services Unit (CSU)
Mr. Reason Machengere representing CSU reported that the organization offers comprehensive
rehabilitation to victims of organized violence and torture which includes medical, psychological
and legal. The organization is present in Harare, Mashonaland, Midlands and Manicaland.
Although the organization is not present in Bulawayo and Matabeleland it does partner with
organizations that are active in those areas. It was also said that CSU does forensic
documentation to ensure that transitional justice processes can benefit from the information it
has collected over the years. CSU is also part of the NPRC’s Victim Support Thematic Group. As
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