Protecting, Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom Promotion of Human Rights [continued] of Zimbabwean women entered into child marriage between 2000 and 2011, translating to 1 in every 3 girls getting married before 18 years of age. The Day of the African Child Commemorations came at an opportune time for the Commission as this contributed to the ongoing debate in the country on child marriages and age of consent to sex. 7.1.4 International Human Rights Day Commemorations, 17 December 2015 The belated celebration for International Human Rights Day held at Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex on 17 December 2015 was arguably one of the biggest promotional activities organised by ZHRC since its inception with over 4000 participants from diverse backgrounds in attendance. The event was successful in bringing on board visible participation of duty bearers in human rights promotional activities in the country with the Guest of Honour being the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Honourable Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa responsible for the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (see Figure.3). The event was therefore a strategic engagement platform that brought together high ranking Government officials, local authorities, Commissions, development partners, a host of Civil Society Organisations and the public at large to promote human rights. ZHRC managed to expand the platform for collaboration in highlighting the importance and universal nature of fundamental human rights and freedoms in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). The overall focus for the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary was on 'freedom' recalling the four freedoms that underlie the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the two Covenants, which are “freedom from fear, freedom of speech, freedom of worship and freedom from want”. Thus, the theme adopted by the office of United Nations Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for the International Human Rights Day commemorations as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations was; “Our rights. Our freedoms. Always”. As a result of hosting the event, ZHRC was able to increase awareness among duty bearers and key stakeholders of the freedoms highlighted in the ICCPR, the ICESCR and the Constitution and their duty to protect and promote these freedoms in Zimbabwe in line with regional, international and Constitutional obligations. In addition, ZHRC was able to enhance partnerships and collaboration between duty bearers and key stakeholders for protection and promotion of fundamental freedoms in Zimbabwe at all levels of society. The event went a long way to increase the visibility of the Commission in Chitungwiza and nationwide because of the engagements, the high attendance and the national media coverage. The promotional event has already resulted in complainants being referred to the Commission by the public in Chitungwiza, a clear indication of increased visibility of the Commission in the area. By successfully hosting an event of such magnitude, the Commission asserted its position as the lead organisation in the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Zimbabwe. 24 Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2015