The ZHRC Chairperson, Commissioner Elasto Hilarious Mugwadi (Centre) and Executive Secretary, Dr Makanatsa Makonese (Right) getting ready for a television interview on Electoral Rights. ZHRC developed pamphlets, brochures and posters which addressed political rights and the work of the Commission in receiving and investigating reports of politically motivated violence and in the process reaching out to the masses in remote parts of the country. During the entire electoral process, the ZHRC was acutely aware of the need for increased awareness on human rights particularly in rural areas, thus, the Commission, made efforts to intensify human rights awareness programmes in those areas. 3.6 Nomination Court Process ZHRC monitored the Nomination Court processes throughout the country from 11 to 15 June 2018. The courts received nomination papers for the positions of President, Senators, Women’s Quota, National Assembly Members, Provincial Councils Members and Councillors. The courts sat simultaneously at the High Court in Harare, Provincial Magistrates Courts and Local Authorities Board Rooms. The process sought to confirm candidates representing the different political parties and those standing as independent candidates during the 30 July 2018 National Harmonised Page 23 of 55

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