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About the Vigil

Outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London

Every Saturday from 14.00 - 18.00 since October 2002

Zimbabwe Vigil Mission Statement:

The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, London, will take place every Saturday from 14.00 to
18.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe.

The Vigil will continue until internationally - monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe.
 
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Friday, 03 October 2008 00:55
During visits in summer 2002, both Roy Bennett, MDC MP and Tony Reeler of the Amani Trust suggested a regular vigil against the illegitimate regime in Zimbabwe as an effective way to raise awareness in the UK to the plight of the Zimbabwean people, and cited the hugely successful pickets outside South Africa House during the time of apartheid. As a result the Central London Branch of the Movement for Democratic Change set up the Zimbabwe Vigil. The Vigil was launched on 12 October 2002 and has been held every Saturday since.

We welcome new members.

  • We meet whatever the weather!
  • Our colourful posters and banners and the singing and dancing draw lots of attention.
  • We hand out information flyers and newsletters.
  • Our petitions, which focus on human rights abuses and the suppression of democracy in Zimbabwe, have people queuing up to sign them.
  • Our main petition calling on the UN Security Council to send a team to Zimbabwe to investigate human rights abuses, was presented in great style in February, when it had reached around 16,000 signatures: one signature every 20 seconds. We are still collecting signatures for this petition.
  • Other petitions we have submitted:
    - protest at World Cup cricket matches in Zimbabwe,
    - a call for the continued suspension of Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth.
Last Updated ( Friday, 03 October 2008 13:02 )
 
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Friday, 03 October 2008 14:59

Please get in touch with us as we love to hear new ideas and opinions. We are also always delighted to welcome new faces to the vigil so please send us your email address so that you can be added to our mailing list.

Email us by clicking here.

Address: Zimbabwe Vigil, PO Box 49834, London NW5 1UY

The Vigil takes place outside Zimbabwe House on the Strand in central London every Saturday between 14.00 - 18.00. For a map showing the exact location of the Vigil Click here. Zimbabwe House is within easy walking distance of Charing Cross and Embankment Tube Stations.
Last Updated ( Friday, 14 November 2008 19:22 )
 
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How can you help?

The Zimbabwe Vigil exists entirely on donations from the public and well wishers. You can help us by donating via a deposit into our account Thank you.