Information Sheet
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UNDERSTANDING IMPUNITY
The Zimbabwean Constitution and the fight against Impunity
Zimbabwe’s Constitution provides strong protections against impunity:
Section 44: All state institutions and officials must respect, protect,
promote, and fulfil fundamental rights
Section 45: Obligations bind all branches of government
Section 3(2)(g): Good governance principles include transparency, justice,
accountability, and responsiveness
Section 69: Right to a fair trial and access to courts
Section 85: Any person, or someone acting on their behalf or in the public
interest, may approach the courts for relief
What the State Must Do to End Impunity
The State has a legal duty to:
Investigate all allegations of human rights violations
Prosecute perpetrators, regardless of status or affiliation
Protect victims, witnesses, and human rights defenders
Ensure independent policing and judiciary
Provide effective remedies and reparations
Prevent recurrence through institutional reform
Failure to meet these obligations sustains impunity and violates international
and constitutional law.
How you can fight Impunity?
If your rights have been violated or threatened, you can:
Report to human rights organisations (e.g. Zimbabwe Peace Project,
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, etc)
Report to the Zimbabwe Republic Police
Approach the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission or other independent
commissions
Seek legal action through the courts
Support victims and speak out against abuse
Citizen reporting is critical to breaking cycles of silence and impunity.
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