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SOUTHERN REGION DN, SK and TD of Zanu PF reportedly argued over the elections to be held in 2008. It is said that MM, MM and CM of MDC allegedly told Zanu PF supporters that their candidate whom they campaign for, will never win. This statement led to a fist fight and MM, and CM were injured in the process 23 June 2007 EN, and TM of MDC and Zanu PF respectively were accused of being lovers yet they were from different political parties. The perpetrator is said to even have threatened the male victim with dismissal from their party saying he is a sell-out. The incident occurred during a gala at their area. The two were also threatened with dismissal from the area. 23 June 2007 It is alleged that the victims were at the School meeting when DD and HM approached PD, and TM, all of Zanu PF wanting to now why they separated themselves from their party and accused them of holding a clandestine political meeting. © ZPP Programmes Dept. June 2007 44
BACKGROUND & FORMATION _____________ The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) was conceived shortly after 2000 by a group of Churches and NGOs working or interested in human rights and peace-building initiatives, and was to become a vehicle for civic interventions in a time of political crisis. In particular ZPP sought to monitor and document incidents of human rights violations and politically-motivated breaches of the peace e.g. violence. Today, ZPP’s member organisations include, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), Counselling Services Unit (CSU), Zimbabwe Liberators’ Platform, Zimbabwe Civic Education Trust, Zim<strong>Rights</strong>, Civic Education Network Trust.(CIVNET) GOAL AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION ZPP was established with the aim of promoting peaceful co-existence and to help reduce political conflict and violence through monitoring, investigating and researching the causes and nature of violence and circulating widely the results of such activities. The organisation also aims to help resolve politically related conflicts, and to identify victims and perpetrators of such conflicts, the former of whom will be assisted by being given any support they may require, e.g. legal, medical or material assistance. ZPP aims to work in cooperation with any authorities, institutions and individuals to achieve its objectives of curbing violence and upholding human rights. VISION To see Zimbabwe transform into a society that cherishes the pursuit and realisation of justice, freedom, peace, human dignity and development. MISSION ZPP is registered community based trust that promotes peace through documenting human rights violations and disseminating them to stakeholders and policy makers. GOAL To reduce violence and human rights violations through community-based and national monitoring, documentation of cases of human rights abuses, and making partnerships and alliances that tap the expertise and assets of local communities and local and regional organisations that will help the attainment of sustainable peace and democracy in Zimbabwe. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ZPP • To be positioned as a leader in quantitative & qualitative trends, patterns on systematic human rights violations in Zimbabwe • To be identified as a promoter of peace & campaigner against human rights violations • To have sufficient capacity that enables ZPP to effectively deliver on its mandate • To be part of a coalition that shares learning experiences & expertise with like-minded local, regional and international organisations • To have victims access redress, and perpetrators brought to book • To have MMR used as reference for perpetrator conviction, victim redress and policy influence by key stakeholders © ZPP Programmes Dept. June 2007 45
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