11 November 2022 Compiled by Byron Zamasiya (Ph.D.) Africa is holding COP27 in Sham El Sheik, Egypt from 6-18 November 2022. This COP27 is coming against a background of some climate-induced impacts such as the devastating hurricane Ian in Florida America[1], the onset of the worst drought in Europe, and the veld fires that devastated […]
KIMBERLEY PROCESS PLENARY MEETING BOTSWANA, GABORONE NOVEMBER 04, 2022 Honourable Lefoko Moagi, Minister of Mines and Energy of Botswana; Mr Jacob Thamage, Chair of the Kimberley Process; Mr Edward Asscher, Chairman of the World Diamond Council; Honourable chairs of the Kimberley Process working groups ; Focal Points of Kimberley Process countries ; Distinguished guests, ladies […]
02 November 2022 More than 230 organisations call on COP leaders to urgently ensure the exploitation of transition minerals doesn’t undermine a just and equitable energy transition The world needs to stop burning fossil fuels. Climate change is already happening and to prevent the worst impacts we must accelerate the just transition to cleaner, safer […]
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 […]