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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
In 2024 alone, the United Nations verified the recruitment and use of 2,365 children in the DRC and welcomed the release of 350 children following UN advocacy, plus the voluntary release of over 1,200 more children by other armed groups. #6MillionVoices for #JusticeforCongo
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The conflicts in the DRC have claimed an estimated 6 million lives & displaced millions more. War crimes, crimes against humanity, including sexual violence, recruitment of child soldiers & attacks on civilians have devastated communities across the country. #6MillionVoices for #JusticeForCongo
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ZIMBABWE 2026 MEDIA AWARDS Click this link to upload your entry: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xnfdsDES5p Check the award categories and eligibility requirements here: www.amnesty.org.zw/media-awards/
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ready to #Run4Rights? 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️ REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!🎉🔥 📅 Date: 6 December 2026. 📍 Harare Venue: First Capital Bank Sports Club. 📍Bulawayo Venue: Hartsfield Rugby Grounds. ⏰ Time: 5:30 AM Race categories : 5KM | 10 KM | 21.1 KM 🎟️ Registration fee: usd 15 👉🏾 Register here: bit.ly/AmnestyInter...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Reminder: The Climate Crisis is a Human Rights Crisis📌 Climate change needs to be seen as an issue of injustice, similar to how we think about other human rights violations. Join us in demanding #ClimateJusticeNow! 🌱⚖️🌍✊
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our new briefing details M23 abuses committed against miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including summary killings; torture and ill-treatment; arbitrary detention; forced labour and forced recruitment. Read now: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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M23 abused DRC's miners and trafficked gold and coltan to Rwanda
The plunder by M23 and Rwanda of DRC's minerals may amount to war crime of pillage.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#InCaseYouMissedIt 🔥 Last week, Amnesty International Zimbabwe kicked off its 2026 Activists Circle Training, bringing together the first of three cohorts of passionate activists from Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Midlands and Harare. 📍 #PeoplePoweredMovement #TakingInjusticePersonally
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
LEADERS NOT BRIDES 💪🏽 Join the movement to empower girls and end child marriages! 🌎 Say NO to child marriages 💔 Say YES to education 📚 Say YES to dignity 🌟 #EndChildMarriages #EndObstetricFistula #RestoreDignity
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️ Secure your place today and be part of a movement where every stride carries a message and every kilometre stands for human rights. 👉🏾 Register here: bit.ly/AmnestyInter... #Run4Rights2026 #EndChildMarriage #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba ferry disaster victims deserve truth and accountability Read more: www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Reminder📌 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
For Angolans displaced by drought, crossing into Namibia was often not a choice but a response to severe hunger and food insecurity, with some travelling long distances on foot when no transport was available. More in our new report — out now. 🔗 www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Under the #EndObstetricFistula #RestoreDignity Campaign, Amnesty International Zimbabwe is training Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Champions from across Zimbabwe, equipping them with specialised knowledge on SRHR and intersecting human rights issues. ⚖️ Join us!
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
🕯️ 30 August | International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances Share information on social media using hashtags like #EndEnforcedDisappearances and #IDVED2026, and talk to your community about the people who have disappeared. #EndEnforcedDisappearences 🕯️
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
🗣️ Know your rights. Use your voice. Defend freedom of expression. Your voice matters. Your rights matter. Learn how to defend them. 👉 Enrol today and strengthen your knowledge and skills through the Amnesty International Human Rights Academy : academy.amnesty.org/learn/course...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Zambia: Opposition member shot and killed: Take action now: www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Climate justice is not just about protecting the planet — it is about protecting human rights. Join us in demanding #ClimateJusticeNow!
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
TAKE A FREE ONLINE COURSE ON AMNESTY’S HUMAN RIGHTS ACADEMY! We offer a wide variety of human rights courses in more than 20 languages. Every single one is available for free to anyone with an internet connection. Know your rights – take a free online course today : register.academy.amnesty.org
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Get involved! By joining an Amnesty International University Chapter, you become part of a community of people who care deeply about human rights and are ready to take action. Join us!
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Learn. Claim your rights. Take action. 👉 Enrol for FREE on the Amnesty International Human Rights Academy: academy.amnesty.org/learn/course...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
What if you could turn human rights knowledge into action? Join Amnesty International’s free online course on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) and learn about your rights to health, housing, education, food, water, work and social security—and how to defend them.⤵️
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
LEADERS NOT BRIDES 💪🏽 Join the movement to empower girls and end child marriages! 🌎 Say NO to child marriages 💔 Say YES to education 📚 Say YES to dignity 🌟 #EndChildMarriages #EndObstetricFistula #RestoreDignity
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
UNnatural disasters caused by fossil fuels put our human rights at risk. People around the world, often those who have contributed least to climate change, are being killed or losing their homes to hurricanes, fires and floods.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Climate change is intimately linked with human rights because of its effect on not just the environment but our own well-being – and ultimately our survival. Join us in demanding #ClimateJusticeNow
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Happy #InternationalYouthDay! #YouthPowerAction!
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Happy #InternationalYouthDay! #YouthPowerAction!
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Authoritarian practices are eating away at human rights in #Zambia. @amnesty.org’s new briefing documents a growing pattern of repression and misuse of laws to curtail human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. 🔗 www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Zambia: The Escalating Crackdown on Human Rights ahead of the 2026 general elections. Download and read : www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Amnesty International urges the Pakistani authorities to unconditionally restore Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Khan’s right to see their family and lawyers. Both must be given access to adequate medical care and their solitary confinement, which is unlawful, should end immediately.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
He has not been allowed to meet his family for more than eight months and his vision has reportedly deteriorated significantly. Both he and his wife, Bushra Bibi Khan, have now been denied regular access to legal counsel since December 2025.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Human rights do not stop at the prison gates. For three years, Pakistan’s authorities have systematically denied Imran Khan the right to a fair trial, subjected him to prolonged solitary confinement, and limited his access to medical care and visitation rights.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
📚 Learn. Act. Defend Human Rights. Want to deepen your understanding of human rights and build practical skills for creating change? The Amnesty International Human Rights Academy offers FREE online courses. 🔗 Sign up for free: register.academy.amnesty.org
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Youth! 🌟Power!✊🏾Action!💥
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Gentle reminder.📌 Statelessness is a human rights issue. It has an impact on the rights to education, health and employment, all of which Zimbabwe is obliged under international and regional human rights law to respect, protect and fulfil. #EndStatelessness.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Governments must act now to protect people from the dire and worsening effects of the climate crisis. Big fossil fuel polluters must be held accountable and pay for their role in causing extreme heat and other climate harms.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Climate change is a human rights issue. Are you ready to take action? Join our FREE online course on Fossil Fuels, Climate Change and Human Rights and discover how the fossil fuel industry impacts people and the planet.. Enroll now: academy.amnesty.org/learn/course... #ClimateJusticeNow
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Zimbabwe: Human rights defender arbitrarily detained: Bhekimpilo Mbedzi The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Bhekimpilo Mbedzi as he is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights. www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Women’s rights are human rights! Through research, advocacy and campaigning, Amnesty International pressures the people in power to respect women’s rights.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Young people are at the heart of everything we do at Amnesty International. ✊🏾 We believe young people have the power to challenge injustice, drive social change, and build a more equal and inclusive world. Be part of a global movement creating lasting impact : www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
What is a Human Rights Friendly School? 📚✨ Imagine a school where everyone is treated with kindness, respect and fairness. A place where every learner feels safe, heard and valued. Get involved! Learn more about Amnesty International's Human Rights Friendly Schools: www.amnesty.org/en/human-rig...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📌 Every person accused of an offence has the right to a fair and public trial within a reasonable time before an independent and impartial court. Would you like to learn more about fair trial rights? Download the Amnesty International Fair Trial Rights Manual www.amnesty.org/en/wp-conten...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Gentle reminder📌 Everyone has the right to belong! Everyone has the right to belong! Everyone has the right to belong! Everyone has the right to belong! Everyone has the right to belong! Everyone has the right to belong! #EndStatelessness
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Communities Taking the Lead on Climate Justice 📌 By turning dialogue into action, these community leaders are helping build more resilient communities and ensuring that those most affected by the climate crisis are at the forefront of shaping solutions. #ClimateActionNow 🌍 #ClimateJusticeNow ✊
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
URGENT ACTION: Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya !🚨🚨🚨 ACT NOW: www.amnesty.org/en/petition/...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Africa: As it turns 20, the African Court needs more support for its human rights mandate across the continent Download and read the report here ⤵️ www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
COMING SOON | Amnesty International Zimbabwe Media Awards 2026. Get ready for the 2026 Amnesty International Zimbabwe Media Awards, where we celebrate excellence in human rights journalism and honour the journalists whose reporting shines a light on injustice.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾 SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ The countdown has begun! Join Amnesty International Zimbabwe for the #Run4Rights Half Marathon 2026 as we run together for a future where everyone's human rights are respected, protected, and realised. More details on registration will be announced soon. #Run4Rights2026
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#DidYouKnow? Amnesty International supports schools and their wider communities in all regions of the world to build a global culture of human rights. Learn more here: ⤵️ www.amnesty.org/en/human-rig...
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
We campaign for a world where human rights can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter what situation they are in. Refugee, migrant and asylum-seekers rights are human rights. Always. Everywhere.
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Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnestyinterzim.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Interested in police and human rights? 🔗 Enrol for free today:https://academy.amnesty.org/learn/learning-plans/46/police-and-human-rights
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