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Human rights activist an inspiration - January 2010

Human rights activist Jestina Mukoko is a fighter and a strong woman. Her bravery has inspired many people. Read more on Mywage Zimbabwe.

By Wongai Zhangazha

 

Very few could stomach the ordeal of being abducted by security agents and accused of malicious crimes just because of the work they do in exposing rampant human rights abuses. But Jestina Mukoko, a single mother and former journalist, has.

 

As director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project NGO, Jestina has braved all kind of threats in the fight against human rights abuses in Zimbabwe.

 

Jestina’s life was put directly under threat after having produced a report that exposed the perpetrators of violence that took place during the run up to the June 2008 runoff presidential elections. She was abducted from her home and charged with terrorism and training youths in Botswana with the intention to overthrow President Mugabe and his government. While in detention she was tortured and denied access to her relatives, lawyers and medication. 

 

Read more about this brave and dedicated woman who has inspired many people in Zimbabwe.

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