16 December 2024, Geneva My name is Obert Bore, a Zimbabwean national, and I am honored to deliver this statement on behalf of: ActionAid International, Pan African Lawyers Union, Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, FIDA-Uganda, Kenya Human Rights Commission, Uganda Consortium on Corporate Accountability, Franciscans International, Lusophone Platform on Human Rights, Network of African […]
Energy Transition Minerals꞉ Putting Communities First for Community Development Preamble 1.1 The 13th Edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) was held in Bulawayo from the 28th of October 2024 to the 1st of November 2024 under the theme, “Energy Transition Minerals꞉ Putting Communities First for Community Development, convened by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law […]
Compiled by Tafara Chiremba and Batanai Mutasa The role of parliamentarians is pivotal, especially when it comes to sustainable management of national resources and ensuring responsible financial practices. To shed light on the national budget making processes and the Finance Bill to equip legislators with crucial insights into their fiscal oversight roles, the Zimbabwe Environmental […]
Compiled by Tadiwanashe Nyakunu I still cherish the memories of May 2024 when I had the privilege of being trained as an Environmental Child Rights (ECR) defender by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA). Little did I know that this training would empower me to become a change-maker in my community. Transforming My School Upon […]
Compiled by Clive Mahachi While mining can drive economic growth, it often leaves a trail of social and psychological turmoil, particularly for women who bear the brunt of environmental degradation, displacement, and increased risks of violence. This reality underscores the urgent need for psychosocial support services tailored specifically for women impacted by mining activities. In […]
Compiled by Tildar Nyakuni and Whitney Chinowawa (Environmental Child Rights Defenders) Our work in mining communities such as Chiadzwa and Chimanimani has given us firsthand experiences of the devastating impact of environmental degradation on children’s lives. These experiences have spurred us to keep writing and advocating for Environmental Child Rights as ECR Defenders under the […]
Compiled by Mutuso Dhliwayo and Hazel Tariro Chimbiro Introduction / Background To develop a cadre of judges, lawyers and experts with expertise in environmental law, strengthen access to courts in environmental cases and facilitate the effective adjudication of environmental cases, many countries have created specialized environmental courts and tribunals (ECTs) or environmental , green ‘benches’ […]
Compiled by Proud Z Nyakuni Following the adoption of the My Planet, My Rights Petition led by Terre Des Hommes globally, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) nationally,and Marange Youths at District Level in Manicaland, there was increased recognition of environmental child rights locally and globally by duty bearers. A global call for Governments to […]
Compiled by Obert Bore Kenya recently hosted the 3rd African Forum on Business and Human Rights (BHR) from 8 to 10 October 2024. The forum brought together stakeholders from African governments, business enterprises and associations, labor organizations, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), human rights actors, think tanks, international organizations, civil society organizations, and communities across […]
Delivered by Tafara Chiremba 11 October, 2024 2024 Mine Entra, ZITF Grounds, Bulawayo On behalf of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), I would like to express our gratitude to the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) for inviting us to participate in the 2024 Small – Medium Scale Mining Conference, held alongside the 2024 Mine Entra […]