Towards sustainable peace in Zimbabwe
ZPP National Director Ms Perlagia Kapuya (3rd from left) pose for a photo with ZHRC Chairperson
Ms Jessie Majome (fourth from left) and staff members from both organisations.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project commends the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
(ZHRC) for its dedication to advancing human rights in Zimbabwe. At a recent
meeting, Chairperson Jessie Fungai Majome emphasised the importance of
collaborative efforts in safeguarding human rights, noting that they are
fundamental to life and death, and thus, demand utmost priority. Chairperson
Majome highlighted the Constitution of Zimbabwe's provision for human rights
and the commission's commitment to promoting these rights. The ZHRC also
reaffirmed its pledge to enhance public accessibility and strengthen its role as a
Public Protector, combating abuse of power and maladministration by state and
public institutions through its Administrative Justice Unit.
ZPP commends the commission’s commitment to enhancing engagement with the
public to ensure accountability and transparency. In 2023, the commission
reported that it received 815 human rights violations complaints and 496 cases
through the Administrative Justice Unit, and that through community outreaches,
the numbers continue to grow.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project acknowledges the ZHRC's efforts and looks forward
to continued collaboration in strengthening human rights accountability
mechanisms.
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