monitoring the implementation of human rights recommendations by the state. The ZHRC attended the 26th Session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) which was held from 31st October to 11th of November 2016. The review of Zimbabwe was held on 2nd November 2016 at the 5th meeting. The delegation of Zimbabwe was headed by the Vice President of Zimbabwe responsible for the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs who was accompanied by twenty-six (26) members from various Ministries. During the session, Zimbabwe responded to a list of advance questions prepared by some members of the United Nations and Human Rights Council and a total of 260 recommendations were given by 86 delegates. Of these, 142 were accepted, 18 were noted and 100 will be the subject of further consideration by Zimbabwe before the thirty-fourth (34th) Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in March 2017. Protecting, Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 23