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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been working in Zimbabwe since 1980. It has witnessed firsthand the dramatic changes that took place in Zimbabwe from the very beginning and supported the work of civil society organisations in times of crisis. The work of the Foundation focuses on re-establishing the rule of law, liberal democracy and a free market economy, which have been virtually destroyed by the repressive regime currently in power. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Harare advocates the protection of the remaining democratic and constitutional liberties with the aim of expanding these once political change has taken place.
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Zimbabwe After Mugabe with David Coltart and Dumisani Muleya
On the second episode of Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast, we travel to Zimbabwe. About a year ago, the former president, Robert Mugabe, passed away at the age of 95. After 37 years in power, he was overthrown in a military coup only two years earlier, in 2017. Mugabe's successor Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke of reforms for the country in that he now affectionately refers to as a new dispensation and second republic.
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Covid-19: A Time for Introspection in Zimbabwe
As of today, my government imposes a 21-day lockdown without the necessary measures in place, at the very least of ensuring that we have water supply. We hear of deaths happening in people’s homes yet our government tells us that only one Zimbabwean has succumbed to the Coronavirus. We know it’s not true and we are worried for our dear lives.
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Photo Collage of COVID-19 Change and Challenges in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s economy is primarily informal. The southern African nation, with a score of 60,6 percent, has the world’s second largest informal economy after Bolivia (62,3 percent), according to the International Monetary Fund. This picture book provides an overview of the pandemic’s effects on Zimbabwe and its people through pictures.
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"The Wrong Side of Right, Counting the Cost for Whistleblowers." Welcome to Season 4 of the Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. In the first episode of the new season, host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by whistleblower Mathapelo More and Pusetso Morapedi of the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa. Why is it that whistleblowers bear the brunt by being crucified for the truth while the perpetrators of corruption enjoy the benefits of protection and impunity? Listen to Mathapelo More's story of courage in the face of agressive adversity here: https://iono.fm/e/1291652
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The FNF #Liberal Workshop in #CapeTown will be releasing a series looking at the history of the #SouthAfrican #HumanRightsDay in particular, drawing attention to the connection between this day and the history of #Langa township in Cape Town as it celebrates 100 years. #Langa100
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Africa Leadership Academy Model African Union 10th anniversary conference - “An inclusive Africa, a future for all.” The event will look at the future of Africa and how young people can intervene and inform how they want leadership should look like and for solutions to problems that will affect their future. In discussion are topics such as #energy #humanrights #education #innovation #ruleoflaw! FNF Africa is supporting two initiatives at the conference. The first one is titled “Africa’s New Age, the Energy Climate Conundrum” which is facilitated by specialist consultant in hydro-energy and environmental science Khanyiselo Khumalo. The second is on #humanrights and the African Courts. Expert Michael Gyan Nyarko unpacks the issues surrounding countries in conflict and framing motions to probe and propose ways and understanding individual country responses versus interstate mechanisms to resolve conflict.
