Key Findings &
Recommendations
International Day of Peace
As the world observed the International Day of Peace on September 21,
President Emmerson Mnangagwa mentioned that Zimbabwe was at peace
during his address at the United Nations General Assembly, even though his
administration detains opposition activists without trial. In line with the
international theme this year, ‘End racism, build peace’, ZPP adopted ‘End
Intolerance, build Peace’ as a response to the many peace breaches that are
increasing due to intolerance among political actors[1]. The toxicity of
politics in Zimbabwe remains alarming and a cause for concern for the
Zimbabwe Peace Project. ZPP notes how Zanu PF has launched systematic
threats and intimidation targeting opposition supporters in rural and urban
areas. The ruling party has adopted concerted actions where opposition
political players, especially in the Citizens’ Coalition for Change, are
threatened and, in some cases, physically abused. ZPP recommends the
adoption of the following interventions to promote sustainable peace in
Zimbabwe:
Government
The state has the responsibility to ensure all citizens exercise their rights
without limitation and regardless of their political affiliation, gender, disability,
race
The state has a responsibility to ensure that the law is applied non-selectively
Chapter 12 Commissions
According to their mandate generally and the NPRC specifically they need to
strike alliances with relevant stakeholders to ensure that positive peace
prevails
The NPRC could take a leaf from Kenya and monitor hate language and take
note of words that should be avoided
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission and the Zimbabwe Media Commission are
urged to ensure that women are not subjected to violence and cyber bullying
[1] https://data.zimpeaceproject.com/en/entity/fe2zw0lg3h7
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