Resist, Reject and Report Violence, #RRRV2023
5 Towards A Zimbabwe where
there is Peace, Justice, Dignity
and Development for All.
ZPP joined the world in commemorating International Human Rights Day,
observed annually on 10 December. The commemoration event held in Chiredzi
South Ward 7, under the theme, "Dignity, Freedom and Justice for all", invited
duty bearers, including traditional leaders, councillors, teachers, police and
village health workers. A total of 73 community members, 33 men and 40 women,
including 7 PWDs were present. Stakeholders present were encouraged to act
and contribute to the documentation of human rights abuse cases. The event
aimed to commemorate International Human Rights Day and share knowledge
about fundamental human rights and their significance in promoting and
upholding peace and co-existence. Another objective of the event was for
participants and stakeholders to get together and discuss how important it is to
promote freedom, dignity and justice in Chiredzi through artistic performances,
including plays, talk shows, poems, and sports. The sports tournaments, held on
the day, became a unifier for many as politicians from different parties and
citizens came together to cheer soccer teams without any violence and conflicts
noted. Stakeholders discussed various practical methods to reduce violence and
inequality in the communities during the plenary session. The community
members and leaders present vowed to refrain from all acts of violence
throughout the election cycle.
December 2022
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