3.04.2011

Human rights are rights for humans.

Human rights are freedoms and basic rights that ALL humans are entitled to. But not all leaders (or other people) live in a way that protects these.

The people of Zimbabwe face many attacks on their rights. Here is a human rights violations that is currently taking place in Zimbabwe:

Human rights and political activists in Zimbabwe are facing a major clampdown, with over 60 currently held in detention and many allegedly tortured. In Harare, 45 people have been charged with treason and face the death penalty if convicted. More activists have been arrested in Bulawayo and Manicaland province.

Read more here.

As elections loom large, let's make it clear to the leaders in Zimbabwe that the world is watching and let's show the people of Zimbabwe that we care what happens to them. At Zimbags, we are watching in hopes of keeping the people in power accountable for their actions. Join us by staying informed.

Happy Friday!

-The Happy Bag Elves

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