Junior Court Club

Hello good people, it is my honour on behalf of JCC to express how happy we are. As usual, this past Wednesday we had our guest presenter Mr Donald Jose, a man who has passion over human rights, he perfectly executed section 19 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe that focuses on the rights of the child. To delve into the discussion, he pinpoint the importants of section 19 including
1. Protection of Children's Rights: It specifically focuses on the rights and well-being of children, ensuring their protection from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence.

2. Prioritization of Best Interests: The section emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the best interests of the child in all decisions affecting them.
3. Protection from Harmful Practices: The section protects children from harmful practices like child marriage, female ge***al mutilation, and forced labor.
4. Promoting Children's Development: By ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, Section 19 promotes children's development and future prospects.
5. Empowering Children: The section empowers children by recognizing their rights and freedoms, enabling them to assert their interests and needs.
6. Guiding Legislation and Policy: Section 19 serves as a foundation for legislation and policy development, ensuring that children's rights are considered in decision-making processes.
7. Enhancing Accountability: Section 19 holds stakeholders accountable for promoting and protecting children's rights, ensuring that responsibilities are upheld.

All in all, it was a insightful discussion that also tackled some other preliminary matters such as the disputed age of consent which is now 18 years according to Statutory Instrument 4 of 2024.
In light of unpacking section 19 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the recent case of Murambinda police parading suspected juveniles was also discussed. As juveniles are part of children, they need to be treated as a vulnerable group despite them being suspects of a crim of burglary.

Another interesting story concerning children is that of a 1 year old child whose mother was imprisoned together with the child, is this lawful? This is a question open to be answered in line with the case at hand.

Junior Court Council facilitated on the topic : Human Rights and Women's rights at the ZINASU Female Students Summit. Young women should be legally emancipated and empowered, this will increase participation economically, socially and politically.
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The Constitution of Zimbabwe places emphasis on youth involvement and empowerment in several sections, showcasing the country's commitment to integrating youth into its socio-economic and political fabric. Specifically, Section 20 of the Zimbabwean Constitution is dedicated to youth. It underlines the importance of the State and society in ensuring that youths are provided with opportunities to associate, be represented, express themselves, and also emphasizes the creation of opportunities for employment and education. Additionally, it highlights the need for youth participation in political, social, economic, and other spheres of life.

This provision reflects a recognition of the crucial role that young people play in the development of Zimbabwe, aiming to harness their energy, creativity, and aspirations for national development. It’s important to review the most current version of the Constitution of Zimbabwe for any updates or amendments related to this topic.
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Today we celebrate every woman. Happy International Women's Day.

In February we celebrate the National Youth Day .

75(1)(a) of the Constitution states that, 'every citizen and permanent resident of Zimbabwe has a right to a basic state-funded education including adult basic education. Education is a basic constitutional right that should be afforded to every person in Zimbabwe.

The Junior Court Council family wishes you all a happy new year . Cheers to a fresh start and a bright future.

Zimbabwe National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security (ZNAPYSP)

Today we are crushing on our young women Wayne Mbweza and Bertha V Kufa , who are part of the Tag a Life International Tag a Life International (TaLI)Tag a Life International (TaLI)Tag a Life International (TaLI) class of 2023 to 2024 . As the JCC family we are so proud of you for choosing to be change makers . We are so exited to be learning from you all that you learned at the bootcamp.

Anti drug and substance abuse task force at St Agnes Zengeza Chitungwiza . Together we can make our community free from drug and substance abuse through education and awareness.

Don't forget to join us tonight for the online program (know your constitution) on JCC Whatsapp platform.

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Periods are normal ,let's break the stigma

Congratulations to our volunteers for a very successful term of service to the Junior Court Club. We are grateful .