Get web bannersWOMEN OF ZIMBABWE ARISE (WOZA) - Zimbabwe
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This case forms part of our annual Greetings Card Campaign |
WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS FACE OPPRESSION
Since February 2003, members of women's rights organisation Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) have been repeatedly arrested while taking part in peaceful demonstrations against the worsening social, economic and human rights situation in Zimbabwe. They have often been denied access to food, lawyers and medical care while in detention.
In May 2008, 14 members were arrested at a peaceful protest. They were calling for an end to the violence that erupted in Zimbabwe after the elections on 29 March. Two of those arrested were leaders of the organisation and were held in prison without bail for six weeks.
Despite the adversity, WOZA members continue to show great resilience and bravery.
- Find out more about WOZA, download the case sheet (pdf)
- Send a message of solidarity to members of WOZA
- Send an appeal to the Zimbabwean High Commissioner
- Want to do more?
SEND A MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY TO WOMEN OF ZIMBABWE ARISE
The families of WOZA members suffer alongside them when the women are arrested, experiencing both intimidation by officials and constant fear for their loved ones. Therefore, this year WOZA members have asked us to send messages of solidarity to their families.
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Salutation: Dear family members of a WOZA activist Suggested message: 'Wishing you strength as your family member bravely carries out this important human rights work' |
Send a religious or non-religious card to Families of WOZA activists
Postage zone: Rest of world Language: English, Shona, Ndebele or your own language |
| Important information: For the safety of the recipient, please do not include political comments in your message. You may put your name and address in the card. |
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+ Guidelines for sending cards
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Want to do more?
- Read the Amnesty reports: Zimbabwe: A Trail of Violence after the Ballot (2008) and Zimbabwe: Between a rock and a hard place - women human rights defenders at risk (2007)
- Visit WOZA's website, wozazimbabwe.org
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Watch a video on the human rights situation in Zimbabwe (RealPlayer) -
Hear Zimbabean women activists tell their stories (RealPlayer)
