The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Personnel Performance System (PPS) Presentations http://www.nprc.org.zw/nprc-pps-training-presentations/

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission is calling for Expression of Interest (EOI) for organisations working on psycho-social support for Victims of Gender Based Violence resulting from violent conflict.

The objective of this call for EOI is to set up a list of external experts/ organisations to support the Commission in offering psycho-social support for Victims of Gender Based Violence resulting from violent conflict.

For more information download the document from this link.

National Peace and Reconciliation Commission invites bids from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers of the following requirements:-

The Standard Bidding Documents can be obtained, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ZW$500.00 to the following account:

Account name: National Peace and Reconciliation Commission

Account number: 2000008788

Bank: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

The bidding document shall be collected at National Peace and Reconciliation Commission, 7^th Floor, First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue, Harare during office hours (8:30am to 3:00pm) as from Friday 26 March 2021.

Complete bids in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the correct reference number must be deposited in the Tender Box at the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission reception, 7^th floor, First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue, Harare on or before 10:00 am of the due date. No faxed, e-mailed or late tenders will be considered.

Queries relating to the bidding process may be addressed to the Procurement Manager at National Peace and Reconciliation Commission, First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue, 7^th Floor, Harare, or call 0774455566 on or before Monday the 29^th of March 2021 for procurement notice NPRC/DOM/01/2021 & NPRC/DOM/02/2021.

The National Peace And Reconciliation Commission today joins the world to celebrate the International Women`s Day.  Click this link to download our statement.

During the lockdown period, the NPRC’s Complaints Handling and Investigations Department will be operational discharging its mandate in the manner explained below.
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) is mandated to receive and investigate complaints from the public in instances where conflicts arise as a result of human rights violations as provided for in section 252 (f) of the Constitution and section 3 (2) (a) of the NPRC Act [Chapter 10:32].

Who may lodge a complaint with the NPRC?

Section 8(1) (2) of the NPRC Act as read with section 18(1) of the NPRC Regulations, SI 90/2018 provides that a complaint may be lodged with the Commission by four categories of persons namely:
➢ Any person directly or indirectly affected or who has suffered a human rights violation.
➢ Any group of people which has suffered human rights violation arising from a shared or common dispute or conflict.
➢ Any person acting on behalf of any person or group of persons who are unable or incapable to lodge a complaint.
➢ Any person or group acting in the public interest

Where can a complaint be lodged?

A complaint relating to a human rights violation which creates a dispute or conflicts may be lodged at any office of the NPRC regardless of where the human rights violation occurred(s 18(4)). This was done to alleviate challenges associated with travelling by the public. The NPRC has offices in Harare and Bulawayo and is currently in the process of putting in place mechanisms for further decentralization so that it is easily accessible and for expeditious disposal of cases. The NPRC Provincial Peace Committee structures have been activated in all the ten provinces to assist in the receiving and processing of complaints.

How a complaint is lodged?

Not everyone can make a written complaint or call the Commission during business hours. We live in a diverse community where people have different communication preferences and needs. Section 8 (1) of the NPRC Act as read with 18 (6) (b)-(d) of the NPRC Regulations provides that a complaint is lodged at a Commission office in either of the following ways/forms:
✓ In writing and handed in at Commission office
✓ Made orally or by telephone to a Commission office
✓ Sent to the office by post, tele-facsimile or e-mail
✓ Complete a complaint form online via the NPRC’s website and transmit it electronically to the Commission.
✓ Through WhatsApp Platform on numbers shown below

The contact details of the Complaints Handling and investigations Department are as follows:

Landline

Harare office: +2663242792646|+263712906826|+263712845518|+263719527597|
+263719527596
Bulawayo Office: +263 29270101|+263719527641|+263712845520

Website

www.nprc.org.zw | Email: complaints@nprc.org.zw

WhatsApp Lines

Bulawayo, Midlands, Matabeleland South and Matabeleland North- +263719527642
Manicaland and Masvingo Provinces- +263719527638
Harare, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East and Mashonaland west- +263719524708

Issued by NPRC
Date: 11 January 2021

NPRC ‘s Healing, Reconciliation and Rehabilitation Department embarked on nationwide provincial consultative workshops from the 30th November 2020 ending on the 11th December 2020 in Harare. The Consultative process which kicked off in Manicaland Province moving to Masvingo on the second day followed by Midlands, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central concluding the process with Harare Province.

The consultations mark the trajectory of the Public and Private Hearings expected to be held next year after the programme had been derailed by the Covid 19 Pandemic. In her opening remarks Deputy Chairperson, Commissioner Lilian Chigwedere states, “We meet to share and agree on issues that the Commission should consider in preparation for Public Hearings, a programme that the Commission wishes to undertake in 2021.”

She reiterated the need for massive preparations to ensure the success of the programme.
Deputy Chairperson stated the objectives of the consultative workshops as follows;
• To identify key issues to be brought to the Public Hearings by Provincial Peace Committee members
• To design a structured framework plan for undertaking the Public Hearings and crafting the roadmap to steer the process.
• To appreciate conflict related issues pertaining to the work of peace building.

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) joins the world in commemorating this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). 

This year’s UN International theme for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is, “Orange the World: Fund, Respond and Collect.” NPRC’s theme is “End Gender Based Violence for Persons with Disabilities: Fund, Respond, Prevent and Collect.” 

The Commission in partnership with Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), UN Women, Albino Trust of Zimbabwe and Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) organised an event to mark the 16 Days of Activism against GBV.

NPRC Executive Secretary, Mrs Sibusisiwe Zembe and Deputy Chairperson Commissioner Lilian Chigwedere took time to address participants at the event which was attended by representatives from the Government, Zimbabwe Council of Churches, Parliament of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Victim Friendly Unit, Development Partners, Civil Society Organisations, Disabled People’s Organisations, the media and other various organisations.

The Executive Secretary explained the mandate of the Commission and called for unity in the fight against GBV and the elimination of violence against Persons with Disabilities. NPRC Deputy Chairperson highlighted the prevalence of GBV in Zimbabwe and among persons with disabilities. She also indicated that one of the values of the Commission is “Victim Centredness” hence the protection of victims in crisis and conflicts and their welfare in general lies at the centre of the Commission’s work.

 Dr Edmos Mtetwa presented on the legal and policy framework on persons with disabilities in line with GBV highlighting the gaps, challenges and discussions.  The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare indicated that the Government is in the process of drafting a National Disability policy and an Act to guide on GBV and sexuality.

Panel discussions elucidated the plight of Persons with Disabilities in relation to GBV,  made recommendations to alleviate the challenges and measures in place to assist victims of GBV.

NPRC encourages the nation at large to shun GBV and violence, observe peace during these 16 Days of Activism against GBV and beyond.