20 October 2022 We, the African CSOs, commend the African Union and partners for successfully convening the Inaugural African Business and Human Rights Forum. We appreciate that the Forum brought together various participants from the continent and beyond, who have an interest in the attainment of human rights in the context of business operations, including […]
Compiled by Sibonginkosi Mapedza. 20 October 2022 My journey started soon after I finished my A level studies in 2018 when I had a chance to join Childline Zimbabwe Youth Network which is based in Chiredzi. I had the privilege to get involved in Child Rights issues and to interact with youths from different parts […]
18 October 2022 Compiled by Fortunate Chilenje It is often said that a journey of thousand miles begins with a single step. Indeed, this has been true for me. My name is Fortunate Chilenje and I am a member of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) Youth Network. My environmental advocacy journey began in 2018 […]
14 October 2022 Extreme weather events are the most noticeable effects of climate change. In Zimbabwe, this has been evident through the devastating effects of Cyclone Idai as well as the drought spells which have affected food production in the country. This has resulted in food insecurity worsening the vulnerability of low-income families. This has […]
Compiled Loinah Nyabadza, Chiadzwa Youth Network Safeguarding Officer 13 October 2022 In our Environmental Child Rights programs, we interact with children, and it is our duty to make sure the children are safe. Firstly, I want to acknowledge the contribution of different stakeholders who have been supporting us in our Environmental Child Rights programs. Local […]
Terms of Reference Title: A TOOLKIT FOR MONITORING VIOLENCE, CONFLICTS AND RESPONSIBLE SOURCING IN THE ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE Due Date: 14 October 2022 Background and introduction Zimbabwe is on a drive to achieve a US$12 Billion mining industry which is expected to help the mineral sector-led economic development of the whole […]
10 0ctober 2022 Compiled by Nobuhle T (Mabhikwa) Chikuni The Mines and Minerals Act currently governing Zimbabwe’s mining sector was enacted in the 1960s. Since then, a lot has changed and modern-day mining problems have emerged and these include farmer-miner conflict and the lack of recognition of small scale miners who play a huge role […]
Compiled by Michelle N Chitando Background The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry sought Cabinet approval of the Climate Change Bill which will provide for the management of climate change through climate change mainstreaming, climate change risk and vulnerability assessments, coordination and implementation of adaptation actions, and integration of responses to […]
Compiled by Kimberley Gudhlanga On the 2nd and 3rd of June 2022 I was in attendance at the Stockholm conference as a member of the ZELA Youth Forum alongside the Director of the organisation Mr Mutuso Dhliwayo in Sweden. Eager and highly expectant to learn . As I had anticipated, the whole event proved to […]
Compiled by Lincoln Majogo On Thursday the 31st of March this year, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) launched the Youth Initiative Campaign (YICA). The event which was also streamed online garnered participation from across the borders and received massive endorsements from the youth. But what really is YICA? More importantly, is it even relevant? […]