The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum compiled a report analysing state violence against children during the January 2019 protests titled – Hear them Cry. Representatives from various organisations which interact with children’s rights came to the launch and joined in the commemorations on the Universal Children’s Day which coincided with the launch of the Report. […]
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Statement to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights under Agenda Item 4e (24 October-13 November 2018)
October 29, 2018 : Events, News, Publications
Statement on the Overall Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwe Honorable Chairperson, Commissioners, the Secretary of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights; Heads of Government; civil society representatives; invited guests, ladies and gentlemen. All protocol observed. The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum), representing civil society organisations (CSOs) in Zimbabwe, welcomes this opportunity […]
Statement on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Day
December 10, 2017 : Events, News, Press releases
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the United Nations International Human Rights Day on 10 December 2017.This year’s theme, ‘#STANDUP4HUMANRIGHTS’ marks the beginning of a year of commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which turns 70 in 2018. The UDHR, which was adopted […]
Statement On the United Nations International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 31, 2017 : Events, News, Press releases
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) joins the world in commemorating the UN International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances on 30 August 2017. Enforced disappearance is used as a strategy to spread terror within society. According to Article 2 of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced […]
Statement on the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
June 26, 2017 : Events, News, Press releases
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the United Nations (UN) Day in Support of victims of Torture. In 1997, the UN designated 26th June as the International Day in Support of victims of Torture to emphasize the importance of the right to personal dignity and […]