Zimbabwe Peace Project

To all our network members, community ambassadors, human rights monitors, partners and stakeholders, here’s to wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a New Year filled with love, joy, and respect for human rights. May this festive season bring us closer to a world where dignity is cherished by all and a new year where peace prevails. Warmest wishes!!

As we wrap up the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence we look back at the commitments made by some of our staff. The pledged to: Empower survivors by amplifying their stories, Invest in education and prevention initiatives, and Strengthen our advocacy to ensure we advocate for laws and systems to create a safer world for all. Ending violence requires collective action. Let's reaffirm our commitment to justice, hold ourselves and systems accountable, and invest in prevention efforts. Together, we can build a safer, more equitable world for everyone.

Ending violence against women is a COMMUNITY CALL. During these 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), we celebrate community peace ambassadors, champions fostering human rights accountability in communities while creating a culture of peace. In Mutasa, some of the community peace ambassadors we work with have pledged to be COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS against GBV! They pledged to support survivors of GBV in their wards, raise awareness about the devastating impact of GBV and mobilize their community to take action against GBV. Every action counts, no matter how small! Let's work together to create a world where everyone, especially women and girls, can live free from violence and fear! Let's make a difference, together! #16DaysOfActivism #GBV #CommunityChampions #NoExcuses Christian Aid Zimbabwe UNWomen Wwk

Today, 25 November, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Join the campaign and STOP all violence and human rights violations against women. #NoExcuse Report any violence against women via our Hotline NOW: +263774883406

Have you read our October Monthly Monitoring Report? #ICYMI here's a summary clip for the October 2024 report highlighting the 184 human rights violations documented, affecting 1996 victims. Key violations included abduction, unjustified arrest, torture, forced displacements, and inhuman treatment. Other notable violations included threats of violence, assault, unfair distribution of food aid, restrictions on freedom of assembly and association, and expression. You can access the full report here https://shorturl.at/Reyyu For any inquiries email zppinfo@myzpp.com

I want to express my gratitude the Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association for organizing the training on Women Human Rights Defenders–security, self-defense, and self-care, in collaboration with the Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) and in partnership with UN Women, Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe , and the Zimbabwe Peace Project . Your commitment to empowering women human rights defenders is commendable👏 as this kind of continous learning is much-needed. #humanrights #safetyandsecurity #endgbv

‘These inputs are for those in need—not personal gain.’ We commend the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Obert Jiri for calling out officials misusing aid meant for vulnerable communities. ZPP has consistently documented incident of unfair distribution of food aid and agricultural inputs. Since January 2024, over 240 violations have been recorded where councilors, traditional leaders and political actors abuse their influence in denying aid to potential beneficiaries, looting, hoarding and falsifying information for their personal gain. Over 1700 households have been affected by the mal-administration of government sponsored food aid and agricultural inputs. Such mal-administration exacerbates food insecurity for marginalized groups, such as women and children, as well as persons with disabilities. Open Parly ZW

Congratulations to Dzikamai Bere our Board Chairperson and National Director of ZimRights, this award is an inspiring milestone to all working to promote human rights accountability. Keep on!

Be a voice for justice, Report human rights violations!! In our efforts to demand human rights accountability, we would like to thank you for your contributions. You continue to play a key role in promoting human rights accountability by reporting abuses and violations. DO NOT just watch! Report human rights violations through our WhatsApp or our hotline numbers to share information on human rights issues in your community. Get in touch with us today!!! You can also read our monthly report here https://lnkd.in/d8GJVyEq

Towards a peaceful and just Zimbabwe For many, threats of violence, harassment & intimidation are a harsh reality. In our September monthly monitoring report, we made a call to ALL CITIZENS to demand human rights accountability, and justice for victims to create a peaceful and just Zimbabwe. In September we documented 87 devastating violations of threats of violations. Women, minorities & human rights defenders bore the brunt of such violations. We must act now to protect human rights. Report human rights violations and demand an #endtoimpunity You can read the report here: https://lnkd.in/d8GJVyEq