Brighton Branch Launched
Sat, 04 Oct 08 00:00
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Yet again, ROHR Zimbabwe members defied the wet and windy weather, and the traffic congestion of the day to launch yet another branch in Brighton . Inevitably, the programme star ted late and to demonstrate their resolve to restore the human dignity and the rights to liberty and security in Zimbabwe , the people of Brighton waited patiently for the arrival of thier esteemed guests. In his opening remarks, Mr Tapa, ROHR Zimbabwe president thanked members S Dube , P Chibanguza, J Mugwagwa, S M Moyo, M Zikhali, T Matambanadzo,T Nyakurerwa, M Sebata, J Ruwona, L Potter, Sehlapi and Naomi for dedicating their time to organise the meeting and donating towards food and refreshments that were served on the day. Also present and with much appreciation was Mary-Jane Bukett (Brighton Voices in Exile) (an organisation that helps and support asylum seekers in and around Brighton ) who facilitated the venue for this event.
Last Updated ( Wed, 29 Oct 08 19:26 )
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Another Branch Launch This Time Its Stoke-on-Trent!
Sat, 27 Sep 08 00:00
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As the struggle to bring change in Zimbabwe continues, members of the Restoration of Human Rights Zimbabwe gathered to launch another branch in the city of Stoke – on – Trent on 27 September 2008 . Thanks to the hard work and determination of human rights activists Pauline Mutema, Farirai Muchibwa, Joanna Zhira, and Colleen Maredza who saw to the distribution of fliers, finding a venue and organising refreshments. Not surprisingly, the launch was a great success. The proceeding began with a prayer and the introduction of our guests namely Mr Ephraim Tapa, the president and founder of R O H R Zimbabwe, a special guest Mr Stenrick Zvorwadza who is the vice president, in charge of operations in Zimbabwe ,Mr Paradzai Mapfumo, the U K co-ordinator and Mr Patrick Gore, the West Midlands co-ordinator.
Last Updated ( Wed, 29 Oct 08 19:38 )
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A New Dawn in Birmingham
Sat, 13 Sep 08 00:00
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A new beginning is never easy from conception to birth the path of the Restoration of Human Rights Zimbabwe (ROHR) has never been easy. Such was the path of the launch of the Birmingham chapter ROHR. After enduring the hustle of locating a reasonably cheap venue that was large enough to hold the multitudes of people that never was. I, Emnah Zibgowa and fellow activist Tsitsi Bondeponde set about designing a flyer with the expert help of Mr Mapfumo the esteemed co-ordinator of the organisation in the UK . It fell to me, Tsitsi Bondeponde and Mr Parayiwa to distribute the flyers and spread the word. The meeting its, was scheduled for the 13 th September 2008 . I think before I go into detail about the meeting itself perhaps it would be sensible to talk about the Restoration of Human Rights Zimbabwe. This was the brain child of Mr Tapa, and together with Mr Zvorwadza and Mr Justine Shawgray began the organisation in earnest in 2007. ROHR is the active arm of the Zimbabwe Vigil its main aim as presented in the title is to restore human rights in Zimbabwe . We aim to empower Zimbabweans and to make them conscious of their human rights. These can be as basic as the right to nourishment, the right to shelter, and the right to par-take in a free and fair election amongst others. It is mainly functional in Zimbabwe with demonstrations, civic action and naming and shaming the perpetrators of human rights abuses being main trust in terms of action in Zimbabwe . The day of the meeting itself everything ran as expected, very bumpy to say the least.
Last Updated ( Wed, 29 Oct 08 19:33 )
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South East - Ashford Branch Launch
Sat, 13 Sep 08 00:00
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This has been a busy week for ROHR Zimbabwe in UK. First the official launches of Birmingham Branch then the beginning of South East- Ashford Branch on Sun 13th September. The meeting took place, giving special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Munyemweri for arranging the venue and some refreshments. ROHR is growing and support is coming from all corners of the world. It is a great comfort for people of Zimbabwe to know they are not suffering on their own. The human rights situation in Zimbabwe has got to change and soon. Our VIP speaker Mr Stendrick Zvorwadza (vice-president) who joined us from Zimbabwe a few days ago spoke to people about the situation in Zimbabwe . It was a great stimulation for people to listen and learn from someone who has suffered human rights abuses recently. As well as seeing this happening on a daily basis. Mr Tapa gave an account of what activists in the UK are doing to help with projects taking place in Zimbabwe as part of ROHR. People expressed a lot of concerns in the deal signing between ZANU PF and MDC to take place on Monday. This is a great concern for people of Zimbabwe who are wandering what happened to democracy. There were long and motivational discussions, to encourage each other to keep fighting for the sake of people of Zimbabwe . An interim committee was elected and the following appointed: Chairperson – Wellington Munyemweri, Secretary – Mrs Sibehla, Treasurer – Joice Masimba, Organizing Secretary – Lincolin Myambo, Information & Publicity – Roy Mushayahama, Fundraiser – Loveness Munyemweri For the record 25 people attended.
Last Updated ( Wed, 29 Oct 08 19:35 )
UK Chapter of ROHR Comes of Age
Sun, 17 Aug 08 00:00
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ROHR Zimbabwe in the UK continues to grow. On the 17th August 2008 , the organisation founder and leader, Mr Ephraim Tapa was in Bradford , Desmond Tutu House to officially open the Bradford Branch, is fourth after London , Cambridge and Wakefield . With him were Mr Paradzai Mapfumo (UK Coordinator) and the Northern Region Chairperson, Ms Donna Mugoni to preside over the elections. 35 people attended. The meeting star ted at 1230 and ended at 1600 after which refreshments were served and participants generously donated to the cause. During the meeting, Mr Tapa clearly spelt out the mission and agenda for ROHR, the strategies deployed for the achievement of peace, justice and freedom in Zimbabwe and how it was everyone's responsibility to stand up to the Mugabe reign of terror and be on the side of the people. He also explained what ROHR Zimbabwe had achieved since it formally star ted operating in Zimbabwe and the need to create a rights-based movement as a vehicle towards the restoration of human rights in Zimbabwe . After that, discussion centred on the current developments in Zimbabwe with particular focus on the power-sharing talks between the two MDC formations and ZANU PF. There was general consensus on the need for the talks not to exclusively focus on POWER sharing but on enhancing the prospects of DEMOCRACY and recognising the PEOPLE's right to choose their leadership. Also, a call was made for the talks to be more INCLUSIVE and TRASPARENT. Bradford Branch Elections were held and the following people were elected to the following positions. Chairperson – P Choto , Vice-Chairperson – Knowledge Tafireyi , Secretary – Magret Chihota , Organising Secretary – Gilbert Tsuro, Treasurer – Girion Choto, Inf ormation / Publicity – Maiwasha Matthew, Committee member/Activist – Simbarashe Chitenzi.
Last Updated ( Wed, 29 Oct 08 19:30 )
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