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Mabiza defends Zimbabwe at UN Human Rights Council session
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Zimbabwe's Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza yesterday addressed the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, where she presented the country's position on human rights and ongoing domestic reforms.
Mabiza represented Zimbabwe at the high-level gathering after Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi cancelled his trip due to pressing commitments at home. The minister is currently involved in matters relating to proposed constitutional amendments and the ongoing 90-day public consultations and national debate surrounding the reforms.
In her address, Mabiza focused on outlining Zimbabwe's legislative and policy reforms, while defending the country against what she described as sustained international pressure. She criticised what she termed "unilateral coercive measures," saying they amounted to attacks on Zimbabwe's sovereignty and had adverse effects on ordinary citizens.
The Attorney-General highlighted new legislation, including the National Drug, Substance Abuse, and Enforcement Urgency Law, which she said was aimed at addressing growing concerns over drug abuse and related crimes.
She also underscored Zimbabwe's commitments to gender equality and noted progress towards the abolition of the death penalty, describing these as key milestones in strengthening human rights protections.
On environmental issues, Mabiza pointed to Zimbabwe's efforts in climate and conservation matters, including hosting the 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), as part of its broader commitment to sustainable development.
Her remarks were delivered during a broader debate on the human rights situation in Zimbabwe, which has drawn sharp criticism from sections of civil society and international advocacy groups.
Mabiza represented Zimbabwe at the high-level gathering after Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi cancelled his trip due to pressing commitments at home. The minister is currently involved in matters relating to proposed constitutional amendments and the ongoing 90-day public consultations and national debate surrounding the reforms.
In her address, Mabiza focused on outlining Zimbabwe's legislative and policy reforms, while defending the country against what she described as sustained international pressure. She criticised what she termed "unilateral coercive measures," saying they amounted to attacks on Zimbabwe's sovereignty and had adverse effects on ordinary citizens.
She also underscored Zimbabwe's commitments to gender equality and noted progress towards the abolition of the death penalty, describing these as key milestones in strengthening human rights protections.
On environmental issues, Mabiza pointed to Zimbabwe's efforts in climate and conservation matters, including hosting the 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), as part of its broader commitment to sustainable development.
Her remarks were delivered during a broader debate on the human rights situation in Zimbabwe, which has drawn sharp criticism from sections of civil society and international advocacy groups.
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