Invitation to the National People’s Convention

Following the latest political developments in the country, some representatives from the churches, Civil Society Organisations, Social Movements and Labour have met to kick start dialogue amongst all citizens through the National Envisioning Platform. As one of our key stakeholders in the Civil Society Sector we do hereby invite you to a one day National People’s Convention which is guided by the following objectives:

1. To build consensus on people’s aspirations for a better Zimbabwe;
2. To ensure that the transition is inclusive of all Zimbabweans regardless of political affiliation, age, race, gender ethnicity and religion;
3. To set the ground for a sustained programme of citizen action to build on the gains of the Military Assisted Transition.

Our understanding of the Military Assisted Transition

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces has played a decisive role in catalysing the demise of President Robert Mugabe’s rule, a role roundly endorsed by Zimbabweans through public marches held on Saturday the 18th of November. This military intervention has occurred at the intersection of succession battles within ZANU PF and the widespread suffering and despair of many Zimbabweans after years of social and economic decline and political repression. However welcome the MAT, the resulting transitional process should be determined by citizens and not exclusively by ZANU PF, the army, or international forces to accommodate the views and perspectives of all Zimbabweans.

Towards a people driven transition

All Zimbabweans must have a voice in light of this transition. Such an inclusive transitional process characterised by principles of broad consultation, constitutionalism, safeguarding of fundamental freedoms and respect for human dignity is important as we determine the country’s future.

Participation in the National People’s Convention

The National Envisioning Platform therefore calls upon all Zimbabweans of good will to embrace this moment as a window of opportunity to author a new direction for Zimbabwe. Let us therefore allow ourselves to collectively pursue this dream.

Date: Friday 24 November 2017
Venue: Harare International Conference Centre
Time: 0800
RSVP: The National Association for Non-Governmental Organisations: Joy or Charity on 708761 or charity@nango.org.zw
The Zimbabwe Council of Churches
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition
The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe

Sincerely,

Mr. Leonard Mandishara Acting Executive Director.