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Resolutions of the Zimbabwe People's Charter commemorations, held in Bulawayo
Committee of the Peoples Charter (CPC)
March 17, 2012

We the undersigned organizations, having met in Bulawayo on the 17th of March, conscious of the fact that it is imperative to have a Peoples Charter that will serve as a reference point, and acknowledging the fact that this document has been lying dormant since February 2008, and after committing and recommitting ourselves the Peoples Charter, do hereby resolve the following:

• That members here present revive the principles outlined in the Peoples Charter, and also to defend and respect it through mobilization around the Charter and creating awareness of the Charter.
• That members here present include the Peoples Charter in their organizations programs, specifically by making sure the ZPC informs project design, project cycle and monitoring.
• To engage relevant stakeholders who comprise of but are not limited to political parties, the government, churches etc, so as to make them aware of the provisions of the Peoples Charter.
• To unequivocally denounce and refute any political processes and/or decisions that goes against the provisions of the ZPC.
• To include, the recommitment to the Peoples Charter at the Civil Society Organizations stakeholders meeting to be held soon.
• In pursuit of the realization of the principles outlined in the Charter, the members here present do hereby endorse the Committee of the Peoples Charter, Bulawayo Chapter steering committee, to undertake activities that raise awareness of the provisions of the Peoples Charter, monitor adherence and commitment to the Charter and to also conduct any other activities that seek to champion the ideals of the ZPC.
• That the steering committee organize another meeting, on the 25th of May 2012, that will be meant to raise the awareness of the people towards the Peoples Charter and to critically evaluate the government activities against the Peoples Charter.

Participating Organizations

1. Bulawayo Agenda
2. Radio Dialogue
3. Zimbabwe Peace Project
4. Media Institute of Southern Africa
5. Zimbabwe National Students Union
6. National Constitutional Assembly
7. Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions
8. Zimbabwe Research and Public Forum
9. Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations
10. Matabeleland Constitution Reform Agenda
11. Women Institute for Leadership and Development
12. Ibhetshu Likazulu
13. OMDEV

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