"WHY I BECAME A HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST"

29 March 2021

 I decided to be a Human Rights activist because I wanted to be the voice of the voiceless. I stand with the people of Zimbabwe. I refuse to be silenced where injustice, inhuman suffering and oppressive governance is being carried out. 

I became an activist because I have witnessed my relatives being killed during Gugurahundi for no apparent reason. 

My sisters were raped in front of me and no one could stop the Zanu-Pf regime or say a word to this day. I was filled with so much anger so much that I vowed I will be a voice for the voiceless. 

I am not turning back as I see innocent women being incarcerated,  yet they have not been convicted of any crimes.

I represent my fellow Zimbabweans who have been detained  for standing up for their rights, I am talking about Namatai Kwekweza, Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri, Netsai Marova and many more. I believe everyone has the right to be free to express themselves in what is unjust. I am here to act for Human Rights and to remind politicians that we are not silent,  we will speak out until justice is served.

About the author;-

Mavis Harrison is a human rights activist and a member of Restoration of Human Rights (ROHR) Zimbabwe’s UK Chapter. She is based in the United Kingdom and can be contacted by email on mandiwenisteve1964@gmail.com