Political polarization is one of the growing conflicts perpetuating factorthat is negatively affecting peace and social cohesion building in Zimbabwe. Zimbabweans are evidently divided over politics such that today, decisions…
Community members who are part of Heal Zimbabwe Community peace clubs have dismissed the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) as an elite driven process that excludes citizens. This came out during…
Community Peace Clubs established by communities working with Heal Zimbabwe in Mazowe and Muzarabani have highlighted the need for responsive institutions ahead of the 2023 plebiscite. This came out during…
Women who are part of a Women Safe Space for Reconciliation (WSSR) established by a community working with Heal Zimbabwe from Zaka have noted that entrenched patriarchal practices inhibit women…
Heal Zimbabwe Board Member; Bishop Ancellimo Magaya has underscored the need for heroes’ day celebrations to be an opportunity for the country to reflect on the gains of independence which brought with it key fundamental human rights such as freedom of expression. This came out during a Social Cohesion Dialogue series organised by Heal Zimbabwe to commemorate Heroes Day on 12 August 2021.
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UNDERSTANDING THE ZIMBABWE INDEPENDENT COMPLAINTS COMMISSION (ICC)
It is essential for the government to provide an effective and independent mechanism for receiving and investigating complaints from members of the public about misconduct on the part of members of the state security services and for remedying any harm caused by such misconduct as stated by section 210 of the Zimbabwean constitution. Regardless of any position that one holds, no one should be above the law. Zimbabwe’s history is littered with cases of extreme use of violence by members of the state security, creating an impression that security forces can engage in any misconduct with impunity. Therefore, there is need for the government to intervene and protect the public from any harm caused perpetrated by the state security agents by enabling effective and independent complaints mechanisms.
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Women in Makoni have singled out the COVID 19 induced lockdown as the main driver of Gender Based Violence (GBV).This came out during a Heal Zimbabwe Community Monitoring training workshop…
Cognizant that the year 2019 was characterized by numerous challenges ranging from economic collapse to blatant human rights violations, Heal Zimbabwe wishes all citizens a happy festive season and a…
In a move that is aimed at improving access to water, a Social Accountability team trained by Heal Zimbabwe in Tsholotsho North ward 5 has stepped up its efforts in…