Report of the 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations - 10th December 2014 Amphitheatre, Bulawayo The 2014 International Human Rights Day Commemorations were a resounding success. Through the commemorations, ZHRC achieved the objectives of raising public awareness on the importance and significance of the International Human Rights Day and in particular, the relevance of the theme “Human Rights 365”. Visibility of the Commission as the lead Institution mandated for the protection, promotion and enforcement of fundamental human rights and freedoms in Zimbabwe was also increased by the Commission assuming the leadership role and the various promotional activities carried out as part of the commemorations. The commemorations were an effective platform for raising awareness of fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined in the Declaration of Rights (Chapter 4 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe), mandate and functions of ZHRC, (Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Act (Chapter 10:30), the Universal Declaration of Rights (UDHR), and mechanisms available to the public to redress violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms guaranteed in national laws, regional and international treaties and conventions. Visibility of various key partners and stakeholders engaged in the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Zimbabwe was actively amplified through the partnership and collaborative approach adopted in commemorating the 2014 International Human Rights Day. The Commission looks forward to strengthening the existing partnerships with key stakeholders in Government, Civil Society, other Commissions and other relevant organisations in effectively discharging its mandate of protecting, promoting and enforcing fundamental human rights and freedoms in future commemorative events. Page 19 of 19