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Thanks to the valiant few who made it: Munashe Madziyaswa, Ron Makoni and Ephraim Tapa. For photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/albums/72177720313126673.
Still, the vigil continued to draw sympathies and support from many passers-by, some of whom identified themselves as Zimbabweans. Encouragement was given and many saluted the valiant effort, once activists had provided updates on the Zimbabwe crisis. The acute signs of frustration on the absence of democracy and the ongoing state sponsored human rights abuses in Zimbabwe was noticeable.
For Vigil pictures check: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/. Please note: Vigil photos can only be downloaded from our Flickr website.
Events and Notices:
- ROHR / ZimVigil Christmas party: Saturday 16th December. You are invited to our end of year fundraiser party. Location: Chinatown, Buffet: all you can eat, £30 a head. For tickets, contact: Chid Makawa 07413024807, Delice Gavazah 07752653891, Simbarashe Jingo 07787870888 and Mashama Mazise 07309032924.
- Next Vigil meeting outside the Zimbabwe Embassy. Saturday 16th December from 2 – 5 pm. We meet on the first and third Saturdays of every month. On other Saturdays the virtual Vigil will run.
- The Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe (ROHR) is the Vigil’s partner organisation based in Zimbabwe. ROHR grew out of the need for the Vigil to have an organisation on the ground in Zimbabwe which reflected the Vigil’s mission statement in a practical way. ROHR in the UK actively fundraises through membership subscriptions, events, sales etc to support the activities of ROHR in Zimbabwe.
- The Vigil’s book ‘Zimbabwe Emergency’ is based on our weekly diaries. It records how events in Zimbabwe have unfolded as seen by the diaspora in the UK. It chronicles the economic disintegration, violence, growing oppression and political manoeuvring – and the tragic human cost involved. It is available at the Vigil. All proceeds go to the Vigil and our sister organisation the Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe’s work in Zimbabwe. The book is also available from Amazon.
- Facebook pages:
Vigil : https ://www.facebook.com/zimbabwevigil
ROHR: https://www.facebook.com/Restoration-of-Human-Rights-ROHR-Zimbabwe-International-370825706588551/
ZAF: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zimbabwe-Action-Forum-ZAF/490257051027515
The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London meets regularly on Saturdays from 14.00 to 17.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights 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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