ZPP is a Non-Governmental Organisation that was founded in 2000 by a group of faith based and
human rights NGOs working and interested in human rights and peace-building initiatives. ZPP has
become a vehicle for civic interventions in times of political crises. In particular, ZPP
International Day of Peace Statement
ZPP joined the rest of the world to commemorate the international day of the girl child on 11
October 2023. ZPP documented challenges that the girl child encounters in most communities.
These include early marriages, sexual assault, gender-based discrimination, and lack of equal
opportunities for the advancement of young women. ZPP is concerned with the abuse of the girl
child across the country by some apostolic sect leaders who convince parents under the disguise
of prayer and supplication while they stay with underage girls for days or weeks without adult
supervision. It is essential to note the challenges that the girl children encounter in their
communities. ZPP advocates the respect of girl’s rights and creation of opportunities for young
women to realise their full potential.
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, ZWALA and Amnesty International held an indaba on
organised violence and torture on 26 October 2023 in Harare. The 1 and half day conference
created a platform for advocacy in dealing with organised violence and torture as a tool of silencing
women human rights defenders (WHRD). The event happened at the time that the Forum was
commemorating its 25th anniversary since its formation. The Forum also took the opportunity to
recognize the diverse and essential human rights work carried out by WHRDs, which makes them
a cornerstone in human rights promotion. The Forum celebrated the WHRDs who continue to
raise their voices in a world which is still based on patriarchal norms and misogynistic attitudes.
The Forum noted that WHRDS have been, and remain an essential part of the human rights
movement in Zimbabwe.
The activity created a platform for stakeholders to
• Discuss, celebrate, and recognise the great work done by WHRDs;
• Better understand how CSO/HRD protection mechanisms can tailor specific measures to
Protect WHRDs;
• Actively promote a culture of self-care and collective well-being WHRDs; and