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44. The Promise of the Declaration of Rights in the Constitution of Zimbabwe: Challenges and Opportunities Passed

Friday November 18, 2016 09:00 - 10:00 High Live 3

Moderator: Dr. Alejandro Fuentes, Raoul Wallenberg Institute
Panelists: Dr. Admark Moyo, Law Lecturer, Great Zimbabwe University , Dr. Tarisai Mutangi, Law Lecturer, Midlands State University , Mr. Farai Chiweshe, Human Rights Consultant, Mr. Okay Machisa (tbc), Executive Director, Zimbabwe Human Rights Association, Ms. Nosimilo Chanayiwa

Category: Human rights in practice – from words to action

The 2013 Zimbabwean Constitution offers great promises to both citizens and foreign nationals who live within the country's territorial borders. These promises range from an almost exhaustive list of enforceable fundamental rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, to the creation of a number of independent and state institutions supporting democracy (i.e. the Human Rights Commission, the Gender Commission and the Anti-corruption Commission). However, amid these promises lie challenges. The people's enjoyment of the promises of the Declaration of Rights will mainly depend on multiple factors, including the presence of a vibrant civil society, empowered citizenry and an accountable government that is politically willing to translate the promises into reality. In this panel, Zimbabwean academics and professionals, with a moderator from the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, will discuss the promises, challenges and opportunities in this regard.

Language

English

Sign language interpretation

Nej/No

Form

Samtal

Nivå

Grund

Kräver biljett

Ja

Lecturers

Dr. Alejandro Fuentes, Raoul Wallenberg Institute Moderator

Dr. Admark Moyo, Law Lecturer, Great Zimbabwe University Panelist

Dr. Tarisai Mutangi, Law Lecturer, Midlands State University Panelist

Mr. Farai Chiweshe, Human Rights Consultant Panelist

Mr. Okay Machisa (tbc), Executive Director, Zimbabwe Human Rights Association Panelist

Ms. Nosimilo Chanayiwa Panelist