Every 21st of September annually, the world Commemorates the International day of Peace. This year,the world heals from the Covid 19 Pandemic that has over the past few years robbed humanity of its treasures. This year more than ever we are motivated to navigate our way into making the world a safe place, free from violence and conflict. As the NPRC ,we are inspired to help the world rebuild momentum, heal and become a tolerant, inclusive and equitable place.We also move towards a cyberspace that is safe and tolerant.

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Happy Heroes Celebrations

As a nation, we ought to appreciate the sacrifices made by the gallant sons and daughters of Zimbabwe. Some lost their lives fighting in the Liberation Struggle to bring peace to Zimbabwe. The NPRC urges the nation to honour the nation’s heroes and heroines by preserving Peace and Unity. As a nation, let us be tolerant to our diversity. Happy 2021 Heroes Day Celebrations to all Zimbabweans.

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The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) participated at the Virtual Launch of the Women Political Training and Mentorship Programme which was hosted by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission in collaboration with the UN Women. Representatives from political parties such as Zanu PF, MDCA and MDCT were panelists in the discussions, from the Civil Society Organisations, Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe gave solidarity remarks. Participants had an opportunity to share their observations on gender equality and women’s involvement in politics.
The NPRC Victim, Support, Gender and Diversity (VSGD) Thematic Chairperson, Commissioner Nomaqhawe Gwere presented her solidarity message and the Minister of Women Affairs, Community and Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Honourable S. G. G. Nyoni delivered the keynote address. The VSGD Chairperson pointed out that the NPRC Act mandates the Commission to mainstream gender and protect women and other vulnerable groups from violence. She further stated, “The NPRC Act emphasises on the development of procedures and institutions to facilitate dialogue among political parties, communities and other groups in order to prevent conflict and disputes.”
The VSGD Chairperson also highlighted on the issue of violence in politics and the abuse of social media and communication technologies that further presents opportunities for violence.
The Complaints Handling, Investigations and Legal Department (CHIL) noted with concern that most victims who seek recourse from the Commission are women, firmly establishing evidence from community dialogues conducted by the NPRC under the Women Safe Spaces Programme that indicate that many women are affected by election related conflicts and violence.
Commissioner Gwere also told the meeting about the establishment of the National Conflict Early Warning and Early Response (CEWER) system which is one of the strategies that the Commission has considered key to ensure structural, systematic and operational prevention of violence and conflict. She said that the CEWER system has clear Gender Specific Indicators as well as political and elections conflict related indicators.
Commissioner Gwere also told participants that many activities have been lined by the Commission and these include engaging in dialogue with key stakeholders such as political parties, traditional leaders, churches and faith-based organisations, youths and civil society organisations with the aim of instilling tolerance, inclusivity and ultimately violent free and peaceful elections conducive for women’s participation among others.

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NPRC in the process of finalising its National Gender & inclusion policy. The policy acknowledges the importance of peace at Family, community & national level. The Policy notes that peace & harmony at family level contributes to fair appropriation, ownership of productive efforts among men, women, boys & girls at national, community & family levels.http://www.nprc.org.zw/?p=1136&preview=true

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission acting Chairperson, Vice Chairperson Commissioner Lilian Chigwedere gave her opening remarks during Parliamentary Thematic Committee on Peace and Security meeting.
“I am grateful for the unwavering support from the Thematic Committee on Peace and Security” she said.

The NPRC has been assigned to review its 5 year Strategic Plan from next week going forward. NPRC is engaging different stakeholders in resolving conflicts and is also contributing to Governance National Development Results Framework.

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The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Spokesperson Commissioner Advocate Obert C. Gutu unpacks what the NPRC as a constitutional body is all about, and taps into the Commission’s constitutional mandate according to Section 252 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe

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The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission joins the nation & the rest of the world in observing the International Day in support of Victims of torture. Victims are at the centre of the Commission' s work and the Commission continues to abide buy one of its core values of 'Victim...