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Training of trainers workshop
Zimbabwe Human
Rights Association (ZimRights)
March 14, 2011
ZimRights held
a training of trainers workshop in Watsomba, Manicaland province.
55 human rights
defenders converged at Tsonzo Business Centre, although thirty people
had been officially invited. These participants were drawn from
Mutasa, Nyanga and surrounding Districts.
The trained
human rights defenders are expected to spear head civic and human
rights education in their respective communities. This is, in the
long run, intended to encourage citizen participation in democracy
and governance issues as well as inform them on current issues,
thus enabling them to lobby and advocate for reformation, both at
community and national level.
During the discussion,
participants however, pointed out that corruption within the security
sector is a major obstacle in the drive for human rights endorsements.
They highlighted that the police force is partisan, hence have become
inept and lack of objectivity when dealing with political violence
related cases. The police are allegedly accepting bribes from perpetrators
who want to evade being taken to court.
The extra 25
participants who joined the workshop are a clear indication that
Zimbabweans are determined to bring change towards democracy in
their communities. Many have suffered manipulation at the hands
of politicians who come only to seek votes for them to disappear
soon after being voted in. it also shows the great courage people
have, as they are now mobilizing each other within communities.
However, ZimRights
encourages more women to become involved, since only 14 women out
of the total fifty five participants turned up for the meeting.
Women should be involved at every stage of development as they form
the greater part of the country's population.
Visit the Zimbabwe
Human Rights Association (ZimRights) fact
sheet
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