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Restoration of Human Rights - ROHR Zimbabwe

Restoration of Human Rights (ROHR) Zimbabwe is a non political organization, whose members are passionate and committed to bringing about change in Zimbabwe. We strongly subscribe to the founding principles of returning Zimbabwe to the apex of human rights vanguard and an economic power house on regional and international levels.

Restoration of Human Rights (ROHR) Zimbabwe is founded on the following objectives:

To educate and encourage Zimbabweans to stand together and demand that their human rights issues be addressed
To encourage active participation of Zimbabweans in governance issues including their constitutional rights
To work closely with other organizations that share the same objectives and values nationally, regionally and internationally

Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe (ROHR) – Highlights 2008

Mon, 19 Jan 09 18:01 administrator

Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe (ROHR) – Highlights 2008
ROHR was founded in 2007 out of the Vigil’s need for a presence on the ground in Zimbabwe to create a democratic space where people can act without fear. Here is a summary of their activities in Zimbabwe for 2008. We also report on ROHR activities in the UK and South Africa last year.

Statement from ROHR Zimbabwe on the arbitrary arrest of activists meeting over the constitution making process

Sat, 06 Feb 10 12:36 administrator

ROHR Zimbabwe is greatly dismayed by the uncomplimentary behavior that is being shown by the state through its law enforcement arm, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in denying the general public the right to assemble and associate freely over the envisaged constitution consultation outreach program. It is highly concerning that more than 70 political and human rights activist from WOZA and the MDC have so far been arbitrarily arrested over what the police is alleging ‘’unsanctioned meetings’’.

As a human rights organization, we note with grave concern that the continued existence of prohibitive legislation like POSA and AIPPA is an anathema to the much needed conducive environment in which the citizenry can assembly, associate and expressly freely towards the writing of a constitution that will reflect the aspirations of the people.

The recent arbitrary arrests by the police are not only a clear disregard to the interpretation of the law but tantamount to derailing the constitutional outreach program by sending alarm signals among the citizenry on its role in the process.

We further challenge the ZRP to act professionally in executing its duties in line with the international human rights standards (Universal Declaration of Human Rights UDHR, African Charter on Peoples’ Rights and Freedoms ACPR) in dealing with the citizenry during the duration of the constitutional outreach program.

Cognizant of the fact that the continued existence of draconian laws like POSA and AIPPA will only yield a flawed constitutional outreach program, it is pertinent that the coalition government considers legal reforms that will promote a more enabling environment to encourage the free participation and security of participants without fear of intimidation, persecution or victimization ahead of the constitutional outreach program set to begin soon.

Given the long documented legacy of the abuse of state machinery by the ZANU Pf party in relentless efforts to harass political and human rights activist, we strongly urge the other partners to the coalition government to take a principled position to ensure that the ZRP will not be complicity in ZANU Pf’s agenda to coerce the citizenry to adopt the undemocratic Kariba Draft constitution which gives too much executive powers to a president with unlimited term of office among other short serious comings.

Understanding that the constitution making process is an opportune moment for Zimbabweans to define their God given, social, economic, civil and political rights into a supreme law that will guide elected leaders with the responsibility to rule and govern the country, it is critical to ensure that the voice of the people is not lost or swayed to suit narrow egocentric partisan agendas.

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Thu, 04 Feb 10 00:00 administrator

ROHR Liverpool Demonstration. Saturday 6th February from 2 – 5 pm. Venue: Church Street (Outside Primark) Liverpool City Centre. Next demonstration on Saturday 20th February. Same venue and time. Contact: Desire Chimuka 07917733711, Anywhere Mungoyo 07939913688, Patrick Kushonga 07900857605, Trywell Migeri 07956083758
ROHR Woking general meeting. Saturday 6th February from 2 – 5 pm. Venue: 1 Raveswood Court, Hillview Road, Woking GU22 7NR. Contact Isacc Mudzamiri 07774044873, Sithokozile Hlokana 07886203113, Thandiwe Mabodoko 07552402416 or P Mapfumo 07932216070/07915926323.
ROHR North London general meeting. Saturday 13th February from 2 – 5 pm. Venue: Tottenham Chances, 399 High Road Tottenham, London N17 6QN. Closest Tube Station is Seven Sisters. From Seven Sisters towards Tottenham three stops on Buses 123, 149, 256, 349, 341 and 476. Contact: Gladys Mapanda 07877670522, Valarie Chengaose 07956586377, Nobuhle Ndlovu 07949588597 or P Mapfumo 07915926323 / 07932216070.
ROHR Stoke-On-Trent general meeting. Saturday 13th February from 2 – 5 pm. Venue: Children and Young People Service, West Team, Shelton Center, Crowther Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2ER. Substantive committee to be elected. Executive members present on the day. Come along people let's carry on with the struggle. Contact: Pauline Mutema on 07850462301, Agnes Chivhimbo 07908447037, Joana Zhira 07845896347, Farirai Muchibwa 07746628397.
ROHR Luton (Bedfordshire) launch meeting. Saturday 20^th February from 1.30 – 5.30 pm. Venue: Bury Park Community Resource Centre, 161 Dunstable Road, Luton LU1 1BW. Milton Keynes Branch in support. ROHR Executive members present and a chance to buy raffle tickets for Hayes fundraising do on 27^th February. Contact Edson Kureva on 07767773949, Martha Jiya 07727016098 or P Mapfumo 0791596323 / 07932216070. The car park at the back of the community centre in Avondale Road is available.
ROHR Leeds general meeting. Saturday 20^th February from 1.30 – 4 pm. Venue: Dock Green Inn, Leeds LS9 7AB. Contact: Wonder M Mubaiwa 07958758568, Donna Mugoni (Chair Wakefield), 07748828913, Prosper Mudamvanji 07846621050, Beauty Sikosana 07940181761, David Munemo 07963708923 or P Mapfumo 07915926323/07932216070.
ROHR Hayes fundraising party. Saturday 27th February from 3 pm till late. Venue: Coronation Hall, Stoke Road, Water Eaton, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 3AB. Admission £7.50 including food(Lots of traditional food Mazondo, Maguru mubhoora and all). Fashion Show. Good Zim Music. Raffle: tickets £10. Prizes include: computer, printer, mobile handset, DVD player. To be drawn at 10.30 pm. Nearest station: Bletchley. Bus number 5 from Central Milton Keynes or Bletchley. Parking: at the Veterinary Practice next door and on the graveled area to the front of Practice building. Further parking is available in the Plough Public House approx 100 meters from the hall. Do not obstruct the public footpath or highway or hamper access to the neighbouring properties. For more info contact Rodah Kuhlengisa 07958205544, Charity Nyamuzuwe 07898765091, Snodia Chihowa 07852921523, Martha Jiya 07727016098 or P Mapfumo 07915926323/07932216070.
ROHR Stevenage & Hatfield (Hertfordshire) general meeting. Saturday 6th March from 1.30 – 6 pm. Venue: Poplars Bandley Hill Community Centre, Magpie Crescent, Stevanage SG2 9RZ. ROHR executive present and respected guests. Contact: Kennedy Mashonganyika 079623838720, Jemtiasi Mare 07909338769. Bertha Mwatse 07404112684, Clarkson Shumbanhete 07958550506 or P Mapfumo 07915926323 / 07932216070.
ROHR Sheffield launch meeting. Saturday 13th March. Venue: Ruby Lounge, 35 Carver Street, Sheffield S1 4FS. Come and share ideas on how we can tackle the human rights abuses of our fellow countrymen. ROHR President & Executive present together with some VIPs. Bring your questions, suggestions and contributions. Contact: Prosper Mudamvanji 07846621050, Raymond B Jonga 07729472879 or P Mapfumo 7915926323/07932216070.

Mashonaland Central Human Rights Day Commemoration 2009 Programme Report

Mon, 18 Jan 10 14:27 Clifford Hlatywayo

Residents of both Bindura urban and rural have witnessed gross human rights violations committed with impunity by youth militia, war veterans and ZANU PF supporters. Bindura, the homestead for the late ZANU PF commissar Elliot Manyika has always been viewed as a volatile area due to the persecutions of people deemed to be opponents of ZANU PF. Following the historic demonstration which was held by ROHR Zimbabwe on 1 December 2008 under the Demand for Democracy and Justice Campaign, residents were exposed to massive harassment from ZANU PF supporters and state agents.

Numerous cases on the abuse of farm workers have sprouted following the on-going violent farm evasions by war veterans and top ZANU pf officials. In all these instances no arrest are made and the police is either reluctant to act or they act in favour of the aggressors. Innocent vulnerable farm workers have their rights trodden upon in the absence of objective law enforcement and the rule of law.

With this background ROHR Zimbabwe, on the 11^th of December 2009, held a public meeting at Trojan mine hall to commemorate World Human Rights Day. The event was graced by Bindura town Mayor His Worship Alderman Daniso Wakatama, councillors, Bindura Lawyer Mashayamombe of Bonyongwe and partners, veterans of the Liberation war, MDC National Youth Assembly Secretary General Solomon Madzore and ROHR Zimbabwe Secretary General Tichanzii Gandanga. Also present at the event was ROHR Zimbabwe Programmes Director Clifford Hlatywayo, Information and Publicity Officer Ronald Mureverwi, Programmes and Advocacy Officer Innocent Madhuku, Mashonaland Central Provincial Chairman Gilson Maposa, Field Officer Gladys Kalonga and all committee members.

Aims and Objectives of the Programme

To join the whole world in respecting and commemorating human rights day.
To mobilise people to be proactive in human rights challenges.
To make a statement to the Inclusive Government Leaders and the international community that people are not comfortable with the pace with which human rights reforms are being instituted.
To reflect on the historical facts surrounding the issue of human rights.

ROHR Zimbabwe Human Rights Day Bindura