Resist, Reject and Report Violence, #RRRV2023
NOVEMBER 2022
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Special Focus
ZPP recorded a total of 6 cases in which the right to human dignity was violated in
different areas including Nkayi North, Gokwe Kana and Gutu West
On 15 November, Gutu West, ward 32, during a listing of beneficiaries for an
impending food aid distribution programme, Gilbert Makusha insulted and
segregated a PWD. On 17 November at Rimuka Machipisa Shopping Centre Ward 2,
Norman Sinding forced a CCC supporter to remove his CCC yellow T-shirt in front of
his wife and children.
Section 51 of the 2013 Constitution states that every Zimbabwean has inherent
dignity in their private and public life and the right to have that dignity is respected
and protected.
Freedom of Assembly and Association
ZPP recorded a total of 16 cases in which Zanu PF violated the right to freedom and
association. People in different communities including Mazowe Central, Mwenezi
East and Zaka Central were coerced to join political party meetings against their
will.
On 3 November, Ward 8, Gutu Central, Zanu PF leaders forced vendors and youths in
the village to toyi-toyi in support of Zanu PF and as a way of threatening opposition
CCC supporters. On 23 November, ward 13, Mwenezi East, Zanu PF forced villagers
to a meeting at Chemhara primary where villagers were supposed to carry their
identity documents.
The right to freedom of association is guaranteed under Articles 12(3), 27(2) and 28
of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance. According to
Section 58 of the Constitution every Zimbabwean has the right to assemble and
associate with others and not to assemble and associate with others nor be
compelled to belong to an association or to attend a meeting or gathering.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project
Monthly Monitoring Report
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