The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission join the nation and all Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora in commemorating the 59th Anniversary of Africa Day.NPRC AFRICA DAY Message

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission as a whole and the NPRC Manicaland Provincial Peace Committee in particular, have been deeply saddened and disheartened by the tragic and devastating loss of life in a horrific bus accident

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Happy 42nd Independence Anniversary 

Makorokoto 

Amhlophe 

Congratulations 

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The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission embarked on a Voter Peace Education Campaign which was conducted in two phases.

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The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2022 International Women’s Day running under the theme: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” # Breakthebias,

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As the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), we are mandated to work towards the prevention of conflicts, mediation of disputes and facilitating dialogue among institutions, political parties and communities where there are disputes, and any incident of violence in the country unsettles the Commission.

Political Violence

Happy National Youth Day to all Zimbabweans. We urge the Youth to be responsible, to work hard and develop the nation, to foster peace in our communities and to refrain from drugs. Remember;

A peaceful Zimbabwe for all generations is achievable.

Please be advised that His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, acting in terms of Section 251 (1) (b) of the Constitution (Amendment No. 20) Act 2018 as read together with paragraph (6) (2) of the First Schedule to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Act, has designated Commissioner Dr. Rev Moyo as the Vice Chairperson of the NPRC with effect from 18 November 2021. Please be advised accordingly. We say congratulations to Commissioner Dr. Rev Moyo on her new assignment. Makorokoto Makorokoto.

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission held a breakfast meeting today to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV).  The Guest of Honour at the event was Hon. Senator Chief Ndlovu, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Thematic Committee on Gender and Development. Other guests included Ireland Ambassador to South Africa and Zimbabwe, HE Fionnuala Gilsenan, Members of Parliament, Commissioners of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission, Commissioners from other Independent Commissions, Government officials, Development partners, Civil Society Organisations, the media among others.  The NPRC took the opportunity to launch the NPRC Gender and Inclusion Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Handling and Supporting Victims of Conflict Related GBV.  Acting Chairperson, Commissioner Lilian Chigwedere gave the opening remarks and UN Women Country Representative, Delphine Serumaga addressed the gathering pledging to continue to support the NPRC in its efforts in tackling GBV related conflicts.  UN Women indicated that they were in the process of seconding a Gender Advisor for the Commission. Ambassador Gilsenan applauded the NPRC for launching the two important documents and urged the Commission to implement them. She said that the Policy shows strong commitment to inclusion and tackling GBV related conflict. She urged all the independent Commissions to work together to end GBV.

NPRC Victim Support, Gender and Diversity General Manager, Egnes Nhengo gave an overview of the NPRC Gender Policy and the SOPs and unpacked pertinent issues from the two documents.

A Panel Discussion was also another big highlight of the day. The panel was made up of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) representative, Commissioner Tinashe Makuyana, Zimbabwe Media Commissioner, Professor Ruby Magosvongwe, Zimbabwe Gender Commission, Commissioner Mercy Nyangulu, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, Commissioner Rodney Kiwa and Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe representative Sithabile Dewa. The topic for the Panel Discussion was; “Strengthening Response Mechanisms in dealing with Electoral Conflict Related to GBV. Ms Sally Ncube of Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe moderated the discussion.

The Chairperson of the Thematic Committee on Victim Support, Gender and Diversity, Commissioner Nomaqhawe Gwere gave a Vote of thanks and closing remarks.