Report of the 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations - 10th December 2014 Amphitheatre, Bulawayo human rights as enshrined in the Constitution of Zimbabwe, National Laws and as reflected in Regional and International Treaties and Agreements including the UDHR. Performances by the Artists further facilitated distribution of IEC materials (ZHRC information pamphlets/brochures) and created an alternative platform for further engaging in interactive discussions with members of the public on topical human rights themes as more people thronged the ZHRC exhibition stand to acquire IEC materials to learn more about the mandate and functions of ZHRC. Men, women, children of all ages, young people, elderly persons and representatives of Government Departments, Corporate Organizations and representatives of Civic Society Organizations and Development Partners who attended the event were positively impacted by the performances of the Artists, judging by the feedback obtained on their impressions of the messages from the Artists. Overally, the performances by the Artists amplified the constitutional mandate and role of ZHRC as the national Human Rights Institution (NHRI) mandated for the protection, promotion and enforcement of human rights and freedoms in addition to raising awareness of the need to protect and promote human rights each day of the year as enjoined by this year’s theme for the commemorations Performing Artists (Umkhathi Theatre Group) staging an educational human rights awareness-raising performance on stage during the 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations, (Courtesy; ZHRC Education, Promotion & Research and Public Relations Units) E. Closing Ceremony Page 16 of 19