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We use modern technology for monitoring, educating, and documenting Zimbabwe human rights issues, alongside advocating and lobbying for the protection of HRDs

[Protect Defenders Zw @ProtectHRDs]

Strong views from citizens in Bulawayo. They call for a referendum, as they claim the hearing is compromised due to people being bussed.

[ZLHR @ZLHRLawyers]

After his arrest in May 2011, @LastMaengahama faced a decade-long legal battle before the Supreme Court overturned his conviction and acquitted him on 4 June 2021. Throughout that journey, ZLHR facilitated and financed his legal representation—support he describes as a source of hope for him and his family.

As we mark 30 years, our ZLHR Beneficiary Voice series shares the personal stories behind our work. In this testimony, Maengehama reflects on solidarity, dignity and why access to justice should never depend on someone’s financial circumstances, political affiliation or social standing.

30 years of impact. A lifetime of commitment.

#ZLHRAt30 #BeneficiaryVoice #AccessToJustice #HumanRights

[UN Zimbabwe @UNZimbabwe]

#OneUN #TogetherForZimbabwe

Resilience is everyone's business because shocks affect everyone. So, young people must prepare, innovate & participate, Sharon Mafuratidze @UNDPZimbabwe told youth at UN Youth Innovation workshop on Resilience. #UNDay2026 @ImpactHubHarare

[Institute of Women Social Workers @socialworkwomen]

💙 Happy International Day of the Girl Child!

Every girl deserves to feel safe, have her rights respected and pursue her dreams. Let’s stand together against child marriage and harmful practices and create a future where every girl can learn, lead and thrive.

Her rights. Her dreams. Our future.

#DayOfTheGirl #GirlsRights #Hurukuro

[UNICEF ZIMBABWE @UNICEFZIMBABWE]

Happy International Day of the Girl Child!

​Ending child marriage and investing directly in young girls is crucial for securing their future. Every girl deserves access to quality education and healthcare to unlock her full potential.

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

"The candle burns not for us, but for all those whom we failed to rescue from prison, who were shot on the way to prison, who were tortured, who were kidnapped, who 'disappeared'. That is what the candle is for." - Peter Benson.

[WALPE Africa @WALPEAfrica]

Steering our conversations at #COGE2026 are Simone Mbode Diouf, the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Panel on Democratic Elections & Governance, and @MantateQueeneth, a Strategy Consultant, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Global African Student Scholar.

#Trywomen

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

Amnesty International Zimbabwe is relieved that human rights defender Narshon Kohlo has been released following his arbitrary arrest on 5 October 2026.

But to be clear, Kohlo should not have been arrested and detained in the first place.  No one should be arrested, detained and subjected to intimidation for peaceful assembly or expressing their views.

Authorities must also ensure that criminal law is not misused as a tool to silence dissent or target those exercising their fundamental rights.

[Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @HRF]

HRF joins 28 civil society organizations, including @freedomhouse, @article19org, and @viettan, in calling on the Vietnamese government to immediately and unconditionally release Nguyen Duc Thuan, a Vietnamese-Norwegian activist; Tran Hiep, a Vietnamese-Australian activist; and Thai Cong Truong Son, an ethnic Vietnamese living in Cambodia.

[ZLHR @ZLHRLawyers]

Through the #30Rights30Cases series, we are profiling some landmark cases taken up by @ZLHRLawyers, which ended with us securing a pleasing outcome. Today, we revisit the case in which we intervened to ensure that traditional leaders act in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. #ZLHR30YearsofImpactALifetimeofCommitment

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

Ready to #Run4Rights? 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

Have you grabbed your ticket yet? 👀

Here’s some good news: REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!🎉🔥

Lace up. Show up. Run for rights!✊🏾❤️

📅 Date: 6 December 2026.
📍 Harare Venue: First Capital Bank Sports Club.
📍Bulawayo Venue: Hartsfield Rugby Grounds.
⏰ Time: 5:30 AM
Race categories : 5KM | 10 KM | 21.1 KM
🎟️ Registration fee: usd 15

Secure your place today and be part of a movement where every stride carries a message and every kilometre stands for human rights.

👉🏾 Register here: https://t.co/ai9yJkp1aU

#Run4Rights2026 #EndChildMarriage #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

🌱 From climate justice awareness to action!

At Chirinda Secondary School, young people are turning climate knowledge into practical action.

Through support to the school’s prize-giving event, Amnesty International Zimbabwe strengthened the Climate Justice Community of Practice, creating space for learners to showcase their creativity, ideas and commitment to climate action.

One of the highlights was the school’s climate change theatre performance, which brought climate issues to life through the voices and creativity of learners. The performance demonstrated how creative expression can help young people understand climate change, their roles and responsibilities in building a more sustainable future.

But the biggest story is what happened beyond awareness.

🌿 The school’s Climate Justice Club has moved from talking about climate change to taking practical action — including establishing a biogas project that now provides energy for the school kitchen.

Today, we celebrate the young people at Chirinda Secondary School for turning knowledge into action, creativity into advocacy, and ideas into sustainable solutions.

#ClimateJusticeNow #ClimateActionNow 🌍✊🏾

[Akiso Benjamin Oppressed🇺🇬 @AkisoBenjamin]

#BREAKING news 🗞️🚨🚨🚨

Our brother and Comrade @Che_Guevara_ZW has been arrested by the ZRP in Harare for organizing a national prayer in solidarity with vendors.

This is an attack on freedom of assembly, freedom of worship and freedom of expression. Praying for the poor and oppressed is not a crime!

Comrade Narshon is a voice for the voiceless vendors who are harassed daily just for trying to earn a living. Criminalizing solidarity is the lowest a regime can go.

We stand in full solidarity with Narshon and we strongly condemn this cowardly act by the Zimbabwe Republic Police.

We urge the ZRP to immediately and unconditionally FREE HIM!

#FreeNarshonKahlo
#FreeCheGuevaraZW

[Constitution Defenders Forum @cdfzim]

The Constitution Defenders Forum strongly condemns the arrest and detention of our National Youth Leader, @Che_Guevara_ZW. We demand his immediate and unconditional release, this arrest is an attack on the constitutional freedoms of citizens.

We stand firmly with Narshon and remain unwavering in our commitment to constitutionalism, democracy and fundamental freedoms.

#FreeNarshon #RestoreConstitutionalism

[principal D @yubdenis1]

Freedom at all costs!
Stop the impunity 🤦🏾
@ProtectHRDs @CIVICUSalliance

[Nyathi Ruth Busisiwe @trybee_01]

#freeNarshon

[Norah kobusingye @KobusingyeNora]

Free Narshon now

[Cynthia @Lawdiggerrr]

Once again, the regime is weaponising state power by targeting young people who challenge its rotten ways and abuse of power. We stand in unwavering solidarity with Narshon Kohlo, our @cdf_command Youth Chair, who has reportedly been arrested and detained at Budiriro 2 Police Station while the specific charges against him remain unknown.
#FreeNarshon

[Emmanuel Zellers Gumbo @EmmanuelGumbo_]

The arrest of @cdfzim National Youth Leader @Che_Guevara_ZW is yet another reminder of how quickly coercion is deployed against voices that refuse to conform. The arrest and detention of Narshon must be condemned, and I join the call for his immediate release. Political disagreement must never be answered through intimidation or arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

Narshon belongs to a generation determined to defend constitutionalism, justice and accountable government. Repression may detain individuals, but it cannot detain an idea whose time has come.

#FreeNarshon
#RestoreConstitutionalism

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

Climate Justice Voices from Wendumba, Manicaland 🌍✊🏾🌱💚

Climate justice begins with communities. In Marange’s Wendumba community, Manicaland Province, local voices are helping to shape conversations about climate change, human rights and the future of their environment.

Last week, Amnesty International Zimbabwe, in partnership with Eastern Arts , a community-based theatre organisation, brought together community leaders and climate justice champions for a community dialogue on climate justice.

The dialogue created space for community members to share their experiences, concerns and ideas about the changing climate and its impact on their lives and livelihoods. Through participatory learning and open discussion, participants explored the links between climate change, human rights and environmental sustainability, while reflecting on what communities can do to respond to the climate crisis.

The conversations also highlighted the power of local action. From raising awareness and protecting the environment to engaging families, neighbours and community structures, participants explored practical ways of building climate-conscious and resilient communities.

Climate justice is not only about global commitments and policies. It is about people, their rights, their livelihoods and their communities. When communities have the knowledge, platforms and tools to participate meaningfully in climate action, they can help shape solutions that respond to their realities and protect those most affected by the climate crisis.

There can be no climate justice without human rights. Communities must be at the centre of climate decision-making, ensuring that climate action is fair, inclusive and responsive to the people who are experiencing its impacts.

#ClimateJusticeNow and #ClimateActionNow ⚖️✊🏾

[Protect Defenders Zw @ProtectHRDs]

Protect Defenders therefore calls for the authorities to immediately disclose the legal basis of the arrest & we further call for an investigation into any allegation that law-enforcement powers are being used to retaliate against or silence protected expression.
#FreeNarshon

[Protect Defenders Zw @ProtectHRDs]

🚨 URGENT ALERT | ARREST & DETENTION OF NARSHON T. KOHLO

Protect Defenders is concerned by reports that Narshon T. Kohlo has been arrested and is currently detained at Budiriro 2 Police Station, with reports indicating that he is expected to be transferred to …

[Protect Defenders Zw @ProtectHRDs]

Harare Central Law and Order Section.

The reported circumstances of his arrest raise serious constitutional concerns, particularly if his arrest is connected to statements or messages expressing criticism of those in authority.