About Zimbabwe Watch

Zimbabwe Watch is an independent coalition of organisations in the Netherlands that contributes to the creation of a democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe for all Zimbabweans. A Zimbabwe that respects human rights and treaties and its commitments to good governance, socio-economic development and the rule of law.

Zimbabwe Watch collaborates closely with its partners in Zimbabwe and the region in order to define the most pressing issues and actions as well as develop possible alternatives.

What we stand for
Zimbabwe Watch aims to advance, promote and protect human rights in Zimbabwe and to strive towards democratic consolidation in Zimbabwe. The resolution of the crisis in Zimbabwe must be led by Zimbabweans themselves.

To actively contribute to their own future however, they need an enabling environment at local, national and international level. At the core of such an enabling environment stand civic and political rights such as freedom of speech, media and association. Zimbabweans must be able to organise freely and have access to a free media and full information, so that they can choose their leaders and hold them to account. International and regional solidarity and support are part and parcel of achieving such an enabling environment.

Wat we aim for
In collaboration with its partners in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Watch undertakes common analysis, lobbying and advocacy work to contribute to a democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe. While doing this, Zimbabwe Watch works with and strengthens Zimbabwean, Southern African, African and European Civil Society.

Zimbabwe Watch, in solidarity with its partners in Zimbabwe, strives for a Zimbabwe, which:

• allows every person in Zimbabwe to enjoy their right to a life with dignity
• guarantees and respects the socio-economic and political rights of all its inhabitants and organisations
• develops and implements a people-driven constitution
• develops and implements electoral law and processes which guarantee free and fair election of legitimate and accountable governments and representatives at local, provincial and national level.
• restores and follows the rule of law; including implementation of court rulings and demilitarisation of state institutions
• guarantees a transparent process of ownership and equitable, open and fair redistribution of land from the few to the many.

Zimbabwe Watch calls for changes in policies in Zimbabwe but does not support any one party or faction.

Wat we do
Zimbabwe Watch keeps Zimbabwe in the public and political spotlight through lobbying, communication work and networking.

• Lobby
  Zimbabwe Watch lobbies decision makers and institutions that have influence on Zimbabwe at Dutch, European and International level. This is complementary to lobby and advocacy undertaken at Southern African and African level by partner organisations.
• Communication
  Zimbabwe Watch keeps Zimbabwe in the public spotlight through the publication of reports, media events and briefings.
• Networking
  To develop relevant, timely and adequate lobby and communication strategies Zimbabwe Watch works closely with partners in Zimbabwe, the Southern Africa region and Europe. It participates actively in relevant European networks and weaves together relevant actors from and topics in Europe, Zimbabwe and Southern Africa