Resource & Documentation Centre provides different kinds of services, such as the running of a library, electronic information retrieval, photocopying and archiving human rights articles from newspapers and other sources providing human rights information. The library at SAHRIT is one of the few libraries in Zimbabwe housing a human rights collection of books and journals: the collection includes work of legal, philosophical, economic and developmental nature as well as country reports. Special attention is given to materials relating to our programmes that is, ethics and good governance, human rights education, training the Police, children's rights and human rights in general. The library holds a collection of approximately 800 titles in the form of books and reports and more than 50 journals. All material is in English. The library is open to researchers, academics and members of the public. Library Services Internet search of relevant materials Photocopying and Binding Selective Dissemination of information to patrons

List of Some of The SAHRIT Publications Available In The Resource Centre

Nepad and the Media: monitoring indicators for the media. Compiled by Noel Kututwa and Yvonne Chibiya:SAHRIT, 2005  

Abstract
The Nepad Media Monitoring Guidelines are intended to serve as benchmarks that can be used to measure, monitor and assess the level of commitment and effective implementation of development initiatives under the Nepad Programme by African States. The indicators are developed in a user- friendly manner that will also serve as a simple guide for journalists in their reporting of NEPAD issues. They are intended to be a quick and easy reference to the conditionalities on governance issues covered by the NEPAD Programme. A background of the NEPAD programme is set out in the indicators as well as the items that must be looked out for when reporting matters related to NEPAD.

Regional and International Standards On The Freedom of Expression. By S.B Chimhini, S.F Sacco and Chiweshe: SAHRIT, 2005

 Abstract
This compilation of regional and international standards is prepared as a reference material for and as an addendum to, the Human Rights Trust of Southern Africa’s handbook on “Human Rights and The Media”

The Child’s Right to National Identity: A Report on Birth Registration in Murewa District, Zimbabwe. Compiled by SAHRIT: SAHRIT, 2005

Abstract
This book is a report on a study whose purpose was to investigate the socio-economic, cultural, legislative, administrative and other factors and hinder the acquisition of birth certificates in Murewa District, Zimbabwe. The study also look at HIV?AIDS dimensions to birth registration.

Implementing A Human Rights Programme: SAHRIT Experience with the Zimbabwe Republic Police: By P Matsheza and G Mudzongo: SAHRIT, 2003

Southern African Development Community Anti-Corruption Laws: A case for HarmonisationCompiled by Kenyatta Nyirenda Edited by Philliat Matsheza and Heather Mupita: SAHRIT, 2004

Abstract
This publication is a report on the study on the harmonization of anti-corruption regional legal framework that was conducted as part of the recommendations from the 4th Regional Roundtable. This recommendation said that SAHRIT should spearhead studies in each member state aimed at harmonizing the legal framework against corruption. The publication shows the synthesis of anti-corruption national reports and related legislation of specific SADC member states with a view to identifying weakness, needs and omissions that exist in the current legislation and how the respective national legislation can be brought into line with the provisions of the SADC Protocol Against Corruption (Protocol)

Protection of Children’s Rights in Southern Africa: The Domestication of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Lesotho, Malawi, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Compiled by Emmah Gweshe, edited by Farai Chiweshe and Loveness Mupfeka  

Abstract
This report is a comparative analysis of the extent of domestication of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in six Southern African countries, namely Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

Reporting corruption in Southern Africa: by SAHRIT: Harare, 2003

Anti-Corruption Mechanisms and Strategies in Southern Africa: Philliat Matsheza and Constance Kunaka: SAHRIT, 2000

International and Regional Human Rights Standards for policing: Compiled for SARPCCO: SAHRIT, 2002

SARPCCO Code of Conduct: Human Rights and Policing: Towards Ethical Policing Training Manual Produced by SARPCCO and SAHRIT, 2003