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ACTSA is campaigning to help bring about a democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe. We work in solidarity with the trade union movement and wider civil society for justice, rights and development for all Zimbabweans.
Trade unionists in Zimbabwe continue to face intimidation and harassment from the state. Members of the Farm Worker’s Union GAPWUZ have been arrested and General Secretary Gertrude Hambira has been forced into hiding.
Join Amnesty International’s Urgent Action to put pressure on the government to stop the harassment of trade unionists.
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ACTSA campaigns on Zimbabwe for:
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An end to human rights violations.
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The right of Zimbabwean people to shape the country’s new constitution.
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International support to rebuild and develop Zimbabwe based on clear evidence of the restoration of democracy and rights before government to government aid is resumed and with a democratically elected government and representative civil society setting the priorities.
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European sanctions against those involved in human rights violations to be retained until our Zimbabwean and southern Africa partners advise otherwise.
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Zimbabweans in Britain to have the right to work and education and to be able to return to Zimbabwe without loss of status in Britain.
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Links between democratic organisations in Britain and Zimbabwe.
ACTSA’s position on Zimbabwe is based on its values and objectives and on its history in the struggle against apartheid and for democracy, human rights and development for southern Africa.
You can keep up to date on ACTSA's campaign as well as the situation in Zimbabwe with our monthly Zimbabwe Update.
| An update from Zimbabwe |
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In February, to mark the one year anniversary of the Unity Government, we asked some of our partrners for their views on the country's progress and its prospects for the future.
You can read the responses of the ZCTU and human rights lawyer Gabriel Shumba, here.
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Working together
ACTSA keeps in close touch with our partners in Zimbabwe, responding to calls for action and working to increase public awareness of the situation. We work with a broad range of civil society organisations in the country, as well as our principle partners the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and the Zimbabwe National Union of Students (ZINASU).
ACTSA works with the ZCTU and British TUC to build solidarity and links between trade unions in Britain and Zimbabwe. We are a member of the Zimbabwe European Network (ZEN), a broad coalition of European organisations who want to see a democratic, prosperous Zimbabwe. |