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ZimRights voice in the 2010 national budget
Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights)
October 18, 2010

ZimRights calls for its members and other members of civil society to attend and input in the 2011 national budget which is set to start tomorrow, 19 October to the 22nd , at the Parliamentary Portifolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion meetings.

One meeting will be held per province and all are commencing at 9 am. The first meeting was held at Gweru Theatre on the 14th. Tomorrow's meeting will be held in Bulawayo at the Small City hall. This will be followed by a meeting in Masvingo on the 20th at the Civic Centre. Queens hall in Mutare will host one on the 21st. The final meeting has been scheduled for Harare on the 22nd in the Caucus Room, Parliament Building.

This is a chance for human rights activists and defenders to contribute towards the proper management of national funds as well as push the agenda for public accountability. As an organisation, Zimrights advocates for the inclusion of socio-economic rights in the upcoming constitution hence it is part of our campaign to attend and contribute during the meetings to ensure that next year's budget incorporates funding for these rights. The government must make provision for funds directed to development programs like education, health and the production industry, instead of concentrating most funds to military and luxurious cars for government officials.

All members who will not be able to attend these meetings, but want to contribute, are advised to send submissions to the Parliament Committee Clerk Mr C. Ratsakatika.

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