Report of the 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations - 10th December 2014
Amphitheatre, Bulawayo
processes for determining ZHRC’s constitutional and legal jurisdiction, and
alternative redress mechanisms available to the Zimbabwean public. Further, the
brochures and pamphlets distributed contributed to increased visibility of ZHRC,
raising awareness of human rights, the UDHR and national laws that protect and
promote human rights.
ZHRC IEC materials (brochures, pamphlets and copies of the Constitution of Zimbabwe on display for
access by the public during the 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations, (Courtesy;
ZHRC Education, Promotion & Research and Public Relations Units)
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Constitution of Zimbabwe
More than five hundred (500) copies of the Constitution of Zimbabwe were also
distributed by ZHRC staff manning the ZHRC stand at the entrance to the AmphiTheatre and within the main arena. Distribution of the Constitution contributed to
raising public awareness of the mandate and functions of ZHRC as well as the
human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in Chapter 4 of the Constitution
of Zimbabwe.
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Exhibitions
In addition, about ten (10) partner organisations exhibited their IEC materials such as
banners, pamphlets/brochures, leaflets and various booklets showcasing their work
in protecting and promoting human rights in Zimbabwe. Partner organisations that
exhibited their IEC materials include Musasa Project, Christian Legal Society,
Childline, ZIMRIGHTS, Legal Resources Foundation and Zimbabwe Human Rights
NGO Forum, among others. The exhibitions enabled ZHRC and partner
organisations to show case their work, raise awareness of topical and current human
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