We will be standing up for Zimbabwe at 6 pm at the end the Vigil by forming a large circle and singing the African anthem Nkosi Sikelele / Ishe Komberera Africa’ in Ndebele and Shona. This is how we end the Vigil every week. We are often joined by passers-by who are visibly moved by our singing.
Depending on the weather, we are planning a mass ‘lie down’ as a way of graphically illustrating how many more people might die if the crisis isn’t resolved.
We will also be asking supporters to ask their churches and community groups around the UK to organise Stand up for Zimbabwe’ events on Sunday, 25th May.
The international event is gathering momentum with regional events planned in several African countries – check: www.standupforzimbabwe.org.
Event: Stand Up for Zimbabwe’
Venue: Outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London WC2
Date / time: 2 pm – 6 pm, Saturday, 24th May 2008 with singing of Nkosi Sikelele / Ishe Komberera Africa’ in Ndebele and Shona at 6 pm.
Photo Opportunities: Zimbabwean singing, dancing and drumming.
Interview Opportunities: Political activists, torture and rape victims.
Further information: Contact Vigil Co-ordinators Rose Benton (07970 996 003) and Dumi Tutani (07960 039 775)
Vigil Co-ordinators
The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place every Saturday from 14.00 to 18.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe. http://www.zimvigil.co.uk
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