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Zimbabwe: Martha Tholanah summoned to stand trial on charges of running an

Human Rights Ambassador for Salem-News.com,William Nicholas Gomes is deeply concerned by the ongoing mistreatment of GALZ members and the shrinking space for civil society in Zimbabwe in light of similar charges being brought against other human rights defenders, such as Abel Chikomo.

(Washington, D.C) - On 4 December 2013, human rights defender Ms Martha Tholanah was summoned to appear in Rotten Row Magistrate Court. She has been charged with running an “unregistered” organisation under Section 6 (iii) of the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Act and will appear in court on 12 December 2013.

Martha Tholanah is Chairperson of Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ).

Human Rights Ambassador Sets Human Rights Agenda for President Mugabe

"I look forward to a constructive dialogue with your government and to the prospect of the advancement of human rights in Zimbabwe."

(WASHINGTON DC) - Zimbabwe’s incoming government should take concrete steps to fulfill the country’s human rights obligations, Human rights ambassador for salem-news.com,William Nicholas Gomes said today in a letter to President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe: Think Tank Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) Banned from Launching Report on the Voters` Roll

The voters’ roll allegedly contains deceased voters, double entries and others false entries, and it is feared that the forthcoming general elections might produce a disputed result.

(YORK, UK) - On 17 July 2013, Harare-based think tank Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) was banned by the High Court from launching a report with its analysis of the voters’ roll.

RAU is a non-governmental organisation whose work focuses on women, displacement and governance.

Theresa May MP: Release Evenia Mawongera from Detention

Evenia is at risk of arrest, persecution and extremely serious ill-treatment over calling on the authorities in Zimbabwe to respect human rights and the rule of law.

(YORK, UK) - Her daughters and grandchildren are British citizens, but Evenia Mawongera, originally from Zimbabwe, has been in the asylum system for the past 5 years.

As part of asylum conditions, Evenia regularly reported to the UKBA reporting station in Loughborough.

Zimbabwe: Raid on the Offices of LGBTI Rights Organisation GALZ

The latest incident comes in the context of a very difficult climate for LGBTI rights defenders in Zimbabwe.

(YORK, UK) - On 6 June 2013, at approximately 11:00 a.m., five unknown assailants wielding hammers forced entry into the Harare offices of human rights organisation Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ)

GALZ is an association founded in 1990 that advocates social tolerance for sexual minorities and the repeal of homophobic legislation in Zimbabwe.