WeLead calls for action on enforced disappearances in Zimbabwe
Providence Moyo
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, WeLead, a human rights organization, has urged the Zimbabwean government to intensify efforts to investigate and clarify cases of enforced disappearances in the country.
In a statement released today, WeLead emphasized the need for a stakeholder approach to address this pressing issue.
“We demand and urge governments and authorities to investigate and clarify the fate of disappeared persons, provide reparations and support to affected families, and prevent future disappearances through robust protection,” the organization said.
WeLead honored the memory of Itai Dzamara, a prominent activist who disappeared on March 9, 2015. His case remains unresolved, highlighting the ongoing threat of enforced disappearances in Zimbabwe.
The organization pointed out that enforced disappearances violate fundamental human rights enshrined in the Zimbabwean Constitution.
Section 35(3) guarantees the right to human dignity, while Section 50(1)(a) protects the right to liberty.WeLead’s call for action comes at a critical time, as the country grapples with a complex history of human rights abuses.
By intensifying investigations and providing support to affected families, the government can demonstrate its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of its citizens.
