Report of the 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations - 10th December 2014
Amphitheatre, Bulawayo
b) Radio advertisements
Radio advertisements were flighted on four radio stations namely; Star FM, Zi FM,
Radio Zimbabwe and National FM from the 1st of December, 2014. The
advertisements were flighted three times a day for ten days to inform the public
about the commemoration of International Human Rights Day and to inform the
public about the theme for 2014.
c) Television advertisement
The same advertisement was also flighted on television for seven days, from the 3rd
of December, 2014 to the 9th of December, 2014.
d) “Good Morning Zimbabwe”
The Chairperson participated on a television programme, ‘Good Morning
Zimbabwe’ to publicise International Human Rights Day and to unpack the theme
for 2014, “Human Rights 365”.
e) Radio Programmes
The ZHRC Chairperson and the Harare Chairperson of the International Human
Rights Day Steering Committee publicised the event on three radio programmes
facilitated by Star FM. The first programme was aired on Wednesday, 3 December,
2014; followed by the second programme on Monday, 8 December, 2014. A third
programme was aired on the 10th of December to coincide with the International
Human Rights Day for 2014.
f) Website
Statements, speeches and pictures were uploaded on the ZHRC website to further
publicise the commemorative event.
g) Video recording
A video depicting all proceedings on the day of the commemorations was recorded.
h) Media Coverage on the day of the commemorations
A total of 20 Journalists representing different media houses attended the event to
provide media coverage for the commemorations. Nine media houses which
included Southern Eye, Chronicle, Sunday News, Zimbabwe Mail, Zi FM, Daily
News, Financial Gazette, B-Metro and Ministry of Information, Media and
Broadcasting Services were represented.
C. Speeches and solidarity messages
The ZHRC Deputy Executive Secretary (Programmes) led introductions of the Guest
of Honour, invited Guests, Commissioners and ZHRC Staff. Thereafter, the ZHRC
Executive Secretary delivered welcoming remarks. In her speech, she commended
partners and key stakeholders for collaborating with ZHRC in commemorating the
International Human Rights Day.
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