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WOZA WOMEN - Women of Zimbabwe Arise

posted by megan | 07.10.2005 21:42

Amnesty International

SPEAKING OUT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

A conversation with courageous activists from
Women of Zimbabwe Arise

Thursday 20 October 2005, 7pm

The Human Rights Action Centre
17-25 New Inn Yard
London EC2A 3EA

This is an exciting opportunity to hear from inspirational women campaigning against the worstening economic, social and human rights situation in Zimbabwe. Both Amnesty International members and non-members are welcome.

Please RSVP to AIUK’s Individuals at Risk Programme by email at  iar@amnesty.org.uk or telephone 020 7033 1572

PROTECT THE HUMAN

SPEAKING OUT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

In February 2005, 50 women were arrested in Zimbabwe after a demonstration to mark Valentine’s Day in which they handed out roses to the public. They were members of grassroots activist group Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), and their banners read: ‘The Power of Love can conquer the Love of Power’. While in custody, the women were threatened by police officers and denied food.

On the evening of 31 March 2005, approximately 260 women were arrested when WOZA attempted to hold a peaceful post-election prayer vigil. They were taken to Harare Central Police Station. Several women were reportedly beaten and at least three were seriously injured. None was given access to adequate medical treatment during their detention.

Amnesty International has documented persistent, long-term and systematic violations of human rights in Zimbabwe, and the government’s repeated and deliberate failure to bring to justice those suspected of responsibility. Violations include widespread intimidation and harassment of opposition activists, arbitrary arrests, acts of political violence, continued manipulation of food distribution and mass forced evictions and demolitions of homes. Over the past two years WOZA activists have been repeatedly arrested for engaging in peaceful demonstrations against the worsening economic, social and human rights situation in Zimbabwe.

Amnesty International UK is pleased to host a visit from inspirational WOZA activists Jenni Williams, Magodonga Mahlangu and Siphiwe Maseko, as part of our ongoing campaigning for the protection of human rights defenders in Zimbabwe.

Amnesty International
The Human Rights Action Centre
17-25 New Inn Yard
London EC2A 3EA

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  1. Other dates and venue for WOZA tour — Simon Ware
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