OUR WORK

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) for Zimbabwe. The Commission is created by Chapter 12 of the Constitution as one of the Independent Commissions supporting democracy in Zimbabwe. Its mandate is to promote, protect and enforce human rights and administrative justice. It also protects people from abuse of power and maladministration by State institutions and State officials. This work is discharged in four (4) departments as follows:

COMPLAINTS HANDLING & INVESTIGATIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE

MONITORING & INSPECTION

EDUCATION, PROMOTION, RESEARCH & ADVOCACY

STEPS THE COMMISSION TAKES IF YOUR RIGHTS ARE VIOLATED

Step 1.

When handling a complaint, the Commission may conduct an investigation that includes taking all the details and interviewing all relevant sources including witnesses.
Step 2.

The Commission recommends suitable action / redress to the complaint and any other appropriate person / official.
Step 3.

The Commission may recommend prosecution of human rights violators.
Step 4.

The Commission may recommend payment of compensation to the individual or their family if necessary.

OUR MISSION

To be an effective, fearless, and independent national human rights institution for the advancement of human rights, that is committed to the protection, promotion and enforcement of human rights and administrative justice in accordance with the Constitution of Zimbabwe and International Human Rights Standards.

OUR VISION

A Zimbabwean society where human rights and administrative justice are fully enjoyed by everyone.

CORE VALUES

Fearlessness, Accessibility, Independence, Responsiveness, Professionalism, Integrity, Inclusivity.

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