Africa Day 2008

 

Great Indaba, Crowne Plaza, Harare

  

Civil Society in Zimbabwe is joining the rest of Africa in commemorating Africa Day, 2008. It is however sad to note that the day is being commemorated at a time when the majority of Zimbabweans are going through trying times. The socio-economic conditions have degenerated and there continues to be a gross violation of human rights through politically motivated violence. Civil society is thus calling upon Zimbabweans to unite and not give up against dictatorship. Commemorations in solidarity with the Zimbabwean situation are also being held in South Africa, West Africa and East Africa.

 

Programme of the Day

 

TIME        EVENT

0900      Opening Prayer and devotion-Christian

          Alliance

0910      Moment of silence in remembrance of victims     of violence

0915      Singing of Ishe Komborera Africa

0930      Introductions/Explanation of purpose of                   meeting-Crisis Coalition, McDonald Lewanika

0945      Keynote Address

1000      Response to keynote address-PTUZ

1015      Explanation of Zimbabwe’s context-NCA,

          Lovemore Madhuku

1030      TEA       TEA       TEA       TEA       TEA

1045      Poetry, Zimbabwe Poets for Human Rights

1050      Presentation of People’s Charter Booklet-                 ZLHR

1100      Solidarity Messages

1130      Plenary-YIDEZ facilitator         

1230      Outlining of Way Forward-Byo Agenda, Gorden                 Moyo

1245      Closing Prayer and Song

1300      Lunch and Departure

 

Your presence at the commemoration will be greatly appreciated

 

Regards

Pat