Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) is a human rights non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and exists to nurture and strengthen nonviolent social movements to effectively and efficiently protect and promote human rights in the country.
Vision: Our vision is of a just society where all people enjoy all their rights and freedoms all the time.
Mission: fostering nonviolent organizing to enhance the protection and promotion of human rights and freedoms by all communities in Zimbabwe.
Motto: “change individuals change the world”
Values:
- Nonviolent Discipline
- Unity
- Justice
- Equity
- Active participation
Main Activities
- Capacity building
- Research and documentation
- Nonviolent advocacy engagements
- Information dissemination
Main focus areas (2021 – 2030)
- Climate Change, environment and Disaster Risk Management
- Social and Economic Rights
Current Campaign Projects
- Bulawayo Water Action (BUWA) began in April 2020
- Climate Village began in May 2017
- Bulawayo Environmental Activists Movement (BEAM) began in December 2020
