Tildar Nyakuni This question resonates deeply with my thoughts as a youth coordinator working with young people in Manicaland. Observing the steady flow of minerals being trucked out of our city, Mutare, towards the borders, the question remains: where are these minerals really going? While our natural resources are being extracted and exported, we, the […]
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 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 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 […]
Environmental Child Rights Defenders Zvaitwa Katsidzira is a dedicated development practitioner and passionate advocate for environmental child rights (ECR) and environmental human rights. As a youth coordinator at ZIDAWU, Zvaitwa empowers young people to become agents of change, raising awareness about environmental issues, advocating for policy change, and amplifying marginalized voices. Collaborating with the Zimbabwe […]
Funded by the European Union (EU), the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is building the technical capacity of community monitors to gather service delivery information and report on human rights violations and track service delivery in local authorities. ZELA is also facilitating learning and sharing by communities on monitoring service delivery and environmental issues in […]
Compiled by Nyasha B Dube Nestled among Zimbabwe’s rich mineral deposits, in the heart of the rural mining community – Zvishavane, the voices of women often go unheard, their stories untold. These women face numerous barriers that hinder their ability to share their experiences and challenges. After recognizing the transformative power of storytelling, ZELA organized […]
Compiled by Tildar Nyakunu The serene grounds of St. Albans Chiweshe Primary School in Buhera District buzzed with energy and purpose as the Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, alongside parastatals and partners, orchestrated a momentous event on 26 March 2024. This day marked a confluence of four significant international observances linked to environmental protection, […]
10 November 2023 Compiled by Michelle N Chitando Considering the vast deposits of minerals, it is quite likely that there will be an increased degree of mining-induced displacement in various sections of the nation due to the incremental exploitation of minerals in Zimbabwe and other developments. In such cases, resettlement dynamics need to be properly […]
By Hazel Chimbiro-Bertha Justice Fellow 13 October 2023 Hazel Tariro Chimbiro, a Bertha Justice Fellow, had the privilege of attending the Global Youth Climate Summit, which was held in Tanzania from October 3 to 7, 2023. The Summit was organized by the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC), an organization whose mission is to expand youth’s […]