Rapports

The European Union took note of the adoption of the NGO Bill on 9 December 2004 by the Zimbabwean Parliament. The European Union expresses its concern on the adoption of the NGO Bill which will, once enacted, have severe…

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] JOHANNESBURG, 21 December (IRIN) Unemployment and a steadily rising cost of living have worsened the vulnerability of the urban poor in Zimbabwe. While government and labour unions do not agree…

AI Index: AFR 46/039/2004 (Public) News Service No: 318 Amnesty International is outraged at the enactment, yesterday, of a new law, which bans foreign human rights organizations from working in Zimbabwe and could be used to close down local human rights…

INTRODUCTION Drought is a normal recurring event that affects the livelihoods of millions of people around the world, and especially the 200 million people living in southern Africa. Climate variability, which includes erratic and unpredictable seasonal rainfall, floods and cyclones, contributes…

(London, December 3, 2004) - The Zimbabwe government's draft law to regulate nongovernmental organizations threatens the existence of civil society groups in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a released today. Scheduled for a vote in parliament next…

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] JOHANNESBURG, 30 November (IRIN) The World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed on Tuesday that it plans to expand its support to 1.6 million Zimbabweans during December via its targeted feeding…

Africa Report N=B086 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Zimbabwe's crisis -- political as well as economic -- remains as deep as ever, with widespread abuse of human rights and ever harder lives for the average citizen. The ruling ZANU-PF party continues…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. For…

SUMMARY AND IMPLICATIONS A large proportion of rural households have run out of their food stocks and, like most urban households, have become dependent on the market to cover their food requirements. But increased poverty in both…

It is with real sadness that after 2 years Medair has this week left Zimbabwe. The final move which forced the decision was the refusal by the Zimbabwean government to issue work permits for our 2 remaining senior expatriate…