Protecting, Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom Thematic Working Groups (TWGS) [continued] During the reporting period, the TWG has been attending a series of meetings on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) that were being organised by the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary affairs. The meetings were to prepare for the Zimbabwean report which is due for submission and presentation in 2016. Thus, in these meetings the TWG has been familiarising itself with the processes involved as well as giving input where necessary. 10.8 Environmental Rights Thematic Working Group The ETWG's objective in the environmental sector is to ensure: (i) the protection of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations and; (ii) promote ecological sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting economic and social development. The Commission in partnership with OXFAM documented the experiences of Mining Communities amidst the mining activities being carried out by Government and Mining Companies in Shurugwi. The partnership resulted in the production of an advocacy video which is a tool used for lobbying the State, mining companies and relevant stakeholders to protect the environment. In addition, a policy brief with recommendations was produced and fowarded to Parliament, relevant Government ministries and the private sector in order to influence and secure appropriate redress and effective measures for the preservation of the environment for present and future generations. Figure 10: A ZHRC officer (in white t – shirt) interviewing informal gold miners on the outskirts of Shurugwi Town 46 Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2015