The head of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission is happy about how the government follows international human rights rules. During a press talk Thursday in Harare, Jessie Majome praised steps taken toward keeping promises made under the Civil and Political Rights agreement. She pointed out several big achievements that show real progress in protecting people across the country.
Zimbabwe signed important papers saying they would respect the rights of disabled folks. They also agreed to protect migrant workers plus their families through another global deal. The nation passed better laws that help keep kids safe from harm. These changes raised the age when someone can legally agree to sex to 18 years, which closed gaps that left teenagers between 16 and 18 without enough protection.
Majome celebrated recent changes that removed the death penalty from Zimbabwe laws. She mentioned this move helps preserve life itself. According to her comments, Zimbabwe actually went beyond what many other countries have done, even those who signed special agreements about ending capital punishment. The commission believes these changes show genuine dedication to human dignity.
The prison system underwent major improvements through updated rules. These new standards match what both the Zimbabwe Constitution requires and what international guidelines suggest for treating prisoners humanely. Majome praised these reforms as evidence of positive change happening throughout the justice system. Despite all these good steps forward, she asked leaders to keep working on additional commitments.
Zimbabwe still needs to address several pending agreements with the United Nations. Most notably, the Convention Against Torture remains unsigned. This important treaty works to stop officials' cruel treatment of people. Majome urged the government to complete these remaining obligations as part of its ongoing commitment to human rights progress across all areas of society.
Zimbabwe signed important papers saying they would respect the rights of disabled folks. They also agreed to protect migrant workers plus their families through another global deal. The nation passed better laws that help keep kids safe from harm. These changes raised the age when someone can legally agree to sex to 18 years, which closed gaps that left teenagers between 16 and 18 without enough protection.
Majome celebrated recent changes that removed the death penalty from Zimbabwe laws. She mentioned this move helps preserve life itself. According to her comments, Zimbabwe actually went beyond what many other countries have done, even those who signed special agreements about ending capital punishment. The commission believes these changes show genuine dedication to human dignity.
The prison system underwent major improvements through updated rules. These new standards match what both the Zimbabwe Constitution requires and what international guidelines suggest for treating prisoners humanely. Majome praised these reforms as evidence of positive change happening throughout the justice system. Despite all these good steps forward, she asked leaders to keep working on additional commitments.
Zimbabwe still needs to address several pending agreements with the United Nations. Most notably, the Convention Against Torture remains unsigned. This important treaty works to stop officials' cruel treatment of people. Majome urged the government to complete these remaining obligations as part of its ongoing commitment to human rights progress across all areas of society.
