NPRC has initiated the process of capacitating its Commissioners and staff on Conflict Early Warning and Early Response (CEWER) in preparation for the setting up of a national CEWER system. This will help the Commission to detect conflicts before they escalate into violence. The training has been made possible through the support of American Friends Service Committe. Also supporting the process are representatives from the country’s security architecture, members of the Commission’s thematic committees, civic society organizations, political parties represented in Parliament and speakers from South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and Burundi. We are delighted to build partnerships for peace.
Indigeneous knowledge systems are central in the decision of early warning. Local people can interpret things in the environment and warn of impending conflicts. There is a gendered lens to conflict early warning systems and preparedness. If a woman detects certain conflict signs, it may mean something different to them as it would be to men
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) condemns the on-going xenophobic attacks on foreigners in the Republic of South Africa. Attacks of this nature call for urgent concerted efforts by the Government of South Africa, Sadc leaders and other peace-loving bodies.
Happening now: Joint 3 day workshop of the NPRC & Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice Legal & Parliamentary Affairs & the Thematic Committee on Human Rights on the mandate of the NPRC.Speaker of the House of Assembly has just given the Key Note Address to the gathering.
NPRC team meets with representatives of Chitungwiza community led by Pastor Shepherd Matyora who shared their concerns on how to prevent future violence, assistance to past victims of violence and how they can get healing and justice. They are also keen to participate in peace building programs. A peaceful Zimbabwe is possible. Our past needs not be our future.