Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum

A careful study of the situation in Zimbabwe reveals evidence of historical convergence and transitional tides that will soon usher Zimbabwe into a new democratic season. The interesting dimension of this change is that it is coming from…
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The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has found the Zimbabwean government guilty of human rights violations after the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum lodged a complaint over the death of four Zimbabweans at the hands…
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This bulletin explains, step by step, the current position and future steps with regard to the new constitution in Zimbabwe. It is a sequel to our 27 March issue titled ‘What will happen after the Referendum?’ which can be accessed here.
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Whilst top human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa was literally walking from the ordeal of a week-long detention, the European Union was swapping a stick for a carrot against the very government that tormented her by removing all sanctions…
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With two days before the much anticipated constitutional referendum in Zimbabwe, the Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) has been crisis crossing the country to raise awareness on the draft constitution.
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President Robert Mugabe issued a statement instructing the police to arrest all perpetrators of political violence amid heightened tensions ahead of elections.
 However, the question that needs to be posed is how much influence is Mugabe…
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On a sad note, we provide a political violence mapping recently carried out by Heal Zimbabwe, the tragic story of a boy who was burnt to death in a politically motivated arson, as well as the current crackdown on civil society…
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The last few weeks have seen elements of the Zimbabwe Republic Police engage in a clear pattern of harassment through arbitrary detentions, politically-motivated searches, and arrests on spurious charges of human rights defenders.
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This issue draws research evidence from our members, partners and international stakeholders. It covers on-going concerns on the partisan nature of Zimbabwe’s security sector, progress on constitution making, deteriorating educational…
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2013 has begun with stark contradictions which highlight the need for a synchronization of national processes and a creation of bridges between what politicians say in their lofty offices and what their operatives do on the ground.
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