Report of the 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations - 10th December 2014 Amphitheatre, Bulawayo promote and enforce human rights every day as articulated in the theme for the commemorations. Deputy Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Luke Malaba delivers his Keynote Address to the gathering during the International Human Rights Day Commemorations, 10 December 2014 D. Entertainment/Performing Artists A number of Performing Artists hired by the Commission performed at the commemorations. These included Traditional Poet and Musician Albert Nyathi, Kaisa Theatre Group, Umkhathi Theatre Group, Victory Siyanqoba, The Cool Crooners and Thandanani Women’s Ensemble. The Performing Artists were instrumental in conveying key messages anchored around raising awareness on the theme for the commemorations “Human Rights 365,” raising awareness on the constitutional mandate and functions of ZHRC in protecting, promoting and enforcing human rights, disseminating information on various rights enshrined in the Constitution of Zimbabwe, increasing and promoting visibility of ZHRC’s work, and enhancing visibility of partner organisations in fulfilling the work of the Commission. Through song, poetry, dance, drama, humour and popular theatre, the Artists attracted public attention to specific human rights enshrined in the Constitution and highlighted key human rights issues and challenges with specific human rights violations which needed to be addressed by every person in order to ensure that all human rights are protected, promoted and enforced at all levels of society. Specific human rights themes and issues highlighted by the Performing Artists included children’s rights; gender equality and women’s rights; labour rights; civil, political and cultural rights; rights of special interest groups (including people living with disabilities); environmental rights; rights to food; right to potable water; right to education; right to health care and right to a clean environment, among several other Page 15 of 19

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