DECEMBER, 2023
Towards A Zimbabwe where there is Peace, Justice,
Dignity and Development for All
ZPP Commemorates International Human Rights Day
Participants pose for a photo at the International Human Rights Day commemorations in Mutasa District
On
9
December,
Project
Community members interfaced and engaged with their
commemorated International Human Rights Day in
local traditional leaders on conflict-transformation. In a
Mutasa District, Hauna business community. The
keynote address, Village Head Tafadzwa Matingo
activity was held under the global theme, “Consolidating
appreciated all peaceful interventions and community
and Sustaining Human Rights Culture into the Future”
programmes implemented by ZPP to promote unity,
which resonated with the aim to raise awareness and
tolerance and end the culture of political violence in
push for a collective agenda by communities to promote
Mutasa.
a culture of human rights tolerance worldwide through
During the commemorations, ZPP commends the work
cultural diversity, ethics harmony, peace and to unite
of Community Ambassadors and their efforts to
communities against violence post the 2023 general
transform conflict through evidence-based advocacy
elections.
Day
initiatives. These initiatives are challenging duty bearers
commemoration was adorned by various duty bearers
to address contemporary political and socio-economic
and community leaders, among them ward councilors,
needs of women, persons with disabilities and young
village heads, opinion leaders, pastors, peace officers
people. It is essential to note that human rights days
from
ZPP
have a way of conscientizing citizens of the importance
community ambassadors. Stakeholders disseminated
of their rights being upheld and respected by duty-
solidary
bearers. They also create a platform for citizens to
The
the
advocacy
the
International
Zimbabwe
peace
and
Zimbabwe
Human
Republic
messages
community
Peace
to
Rights
Police
promote
cohesion.
and
tolerance,
This
was
implement advocacy initiatives.
complemented with peace related edutainment through
artistic displays of drama, poetry and dance.
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