Citizen participation in national affairs is one of the key tenets of democratic governance. Engaging citizens in governance processes engenders transparency, improves accountability, reduces corruption and brings about good policy outcomes, development and the social well-being of citizens. As knowledge … Continue reading » “ZHRC’s Awareness-Raising and Outreach Activities help to disseminate awareness and knowledge of human rights and the Constitution of Zimbabwe”
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Enhancement of Administrative Justice by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
Following the promulgation of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Number 20 in 2013 and the subsequent dissolution of the Public Protector’s Office, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) assumed the critical responsibility of handling and investigating cases of administrative justice, … Continue reading » “Enhancement of Administrative Justice by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission”
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Winter School on Human Rights 1-12 July 2024.
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute-Harare Office, in collaboration with its academic partners recently facilitated a Winter School on Human Rights. The Winter School took place 1-12 July 2024 at the Midlands State University in Gweru (first week) and at Africa University … Continue reading » “Winter School on Human Rights 1-12 July 2024.”
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Strengthened ties and new opportunities for cooperation in Zimbabwe
From June 12-14, 2024, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law strengthened its ties and explored new opportunities for cooperation in Zimbabwe through a series of strategic visits and agreements. The RWI team, led by Executive Director … Continue reading » “Strengthened ties and new opportunities for cooperation in Zimbabwe”
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ZHRC holds workshop to develop IEC Materials to enhance its public protector mandate
On 21 May 2024, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) workshop on the development of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials for the ZHRC’s administrative justice function kicked off in Gweru, Midlands Province. The development of IEC materials is a … Continue reading » “ZHRC holds workshop to develop IEC Materials to enhance its public protector mandate”
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Development of an Internal Standards and Compliance Office
As part of the MoU based cooperation with Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), RWI Harare Office in cooperation with the ZPCS, carried out a workshop to discuss the development of an international standards and compliance office at ZPCS from … Continue reading » “Development of an Internal Standards and Compliance Office”
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Visiting our Partner Libraries in Zimbabwe
To culminate the end of a four-year program cycle, I had the opportunity to visit and assess each of our five university partner libraries in Zimbabwe. The primary focus of this assessment was to identify the unique needs and challenges … Continue reading » “Visiting our Partner Libraries in Zimbabwe”
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Administrative Justice Stakeholders Engagement Report
ZHRC Engages key stakeholders in Manicaland as it continues to cultivate its Administrative Justice Function.
On 4 October 2023, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) came together with Government Ministries, Departments, and State Agencies from Manicaland Province. This event, supported
Develop Human Rights Research-Related Capacities
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute-Harare Office, in collaboration with its academic partners, will be facilitating a Winter School on Human Rights. The Winter School takes place from 3-14 July 2023 at the Midlands State University in Gweru and the University of … Continue reading » “Develop Human Rights Research-Related Capacities”
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