Pedzisai Ruhanya
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Pedzisai Ruhanya | |
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| Born | July 29, 1985 Harare, Zimbabwe[1] |
| Education | University of Zimbabwe (BA), University of Essex (MA), University of Westminster (PhD), University of Minnesota (Humphrey Fellow) |
| Occupation(s) | Academic, journalist, human rights advocate |
| Employer(s) | University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Democracy Institute |
| Known for | Media freedom advocacy, political analysis |
| Notable work | The History and Political Transition of Zimbabwe |
Pedzisai Ruhanya (born July 29, 1985) is a former News Editor for Zimbabwean independent newspaper Daily News.[2] He is a former president of the Harare Polytechnic Students Representative Council serving with people including Secretary General Lance Guma, Vice President Alec Magama, Information and Publicity Secretary Sibanengi Dube. Ruhanya is the Programmes Manager for the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition.[3][4]
Education
[edit]Pedzisai Ruhanya holds multiple academic qualifications from institutions in Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Zimbabwe.[5] He later obtained a Master of Arts in Human Rights from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom.[6] Ruhanya also completed a Ph.D. in Media and Democracy at the University of Westminster.[7]
In addition to his academic degrees, Ruhanya was awarded a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship in 2010, during which he studied international human rights law and the law of armed conflict at the University of Minnesota.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Pedzisai Ruhanya. "Pedzisai Ruhanya – Research Profile". ResearchGate. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "ZANU PF's repressive attitude remains". The Zimbabwean. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ "2008–2009 Humphrey Fellows". University of Minnesota. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ Jonga Kandemiiri; Ntungamili Nkomo (5 November 2010). "Zimbabwe Parties Gear Up For Elections Despite Regional Call for Road-Map". Voice of America Zimbabwe. Archived from the original on 19 November 2010. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Pedzisai Ruhanya". Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "About Us". Zimbabwe Democracy Institute. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Pedzisai Ruhanya – Research Profile". ResearchGate. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
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