Civic activists Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) are facing trial on April 30 for charges arising from a non-violent protest in October 2008 demanding equitable distribution of food aid. A politicized judicial system makes it uncertain that they will receive a fair trial. Watch this blog for updates on the situation. In the meantime, here is something recently posted on the One.org site about how these amazing women inspire me. The following is a video made the day they were arrested.

Sarah Hager is Chair, Southern Africa Co-Group, Amnesty International USA.