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UPR. Advance questions for Zimbabwe from Norway:

Last updated: 12/10/2011 //

What steps are the government of Zimbabwe taking to ensure that revenues from natural resources are used to improve the humanitarian situation and ensure the gradual fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights?

What steps are Zimbabwe taking to ratify key international instruments, including the convention against torture?

 Will Zimbabwe consider issuing standing invitations to UN Special Procedures mandate holders?

What does Zimbabwe do to tackle the health problems of orphans and children, and in particular, children living with HIV/Aids?

What is being done to protect orphans caught up in the internal struggle for property in the Anglican church?

Certain laws, like the Public Order and Security Act (POSA), Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) and Broadcasting Services Act infringe on the freedom of expression. What efforts are being done to amend or repeal laws that undermine human rights?

The Global Political Agreement from 2008 constituted several commissions; Human Rights Commission, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and Zimbabwe Media Commission. What steps are the Government of Zimbabwe taking to assure that these commissions are well functioning, independent, non partisan and unbiased in order to protect civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of individuals?


 


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