By Thandiwe Garusa
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe to promote human rights, justice and social protection.
Both institutions pledged to work together in advancing human dignity, protecting vulnerable groups and fostering a just and peaceful society.
Speaking during the signing ceremony Friday, CCPJZ Secretary Tryvis Moyo said the partnership with ZHRC will enhance understanding of human rights, strengthen efforts to promote justice, and improve service to the people of Zimbabwe.
“The formalisation of our partnership today is witness to our convictions and shared values of promoting human dignity.
“It is not lost to me that where human rights are upheld, justice, and peace flourish and when they do, humanity is better served.
“Partnering with the ZHRC we are certain that which we make so much noise about, will be well served.
“At least, many will come to a better understanding of what human rights are, how they can be nurtured and promoted. Hopefully, our explorations of justice in its various forms will also be enhanced,” Moyo said.
ZHRC Chairperson Jessie Majome also said the collaboration is a public commitment to advance dignity, equality, and freedom by promoting truth, supporting the marginalised.
“This is a public expression of our intention and commitment to working with each other to advance the dignity, equality and freedom of human beings by working with the truth, speaking out and standing for the people who are marginalised.
“This is an indication of our willingness to work together more in strengthening administrative justice and human rights in Zimbabwe for example, exchanging information and referring cases of violations so that we investigate,” she added.