Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Strategic Plan 2015-2020 As part of a broader human rights education framework, the ZHRC will carry out public awareness campaigns throughout Zimbabwe using various forms of media, in an effort to increase the general level of awareness of the existence of the ZHRC. This may be in the form of road shows, regular newspaper articles, social media publications, brochures, pamphlets, billboards and television and radio programmes. (Action Plan Ref: Output 14B and 14C) 10.27.1 Awareness of ZHRC Public Protector functions - Most people are not aware that the ZHRC has under the new Constitution taken over the functions of the Public Protector (formerly Ombudsman’s Office). The Commission will undertake initiatives to raise awareness of this development so that members of the public know where and how to channel their grievances for resolution. (Action Plan Ref: Output 14B) 10.27.2 Awareness of international human rights principles – The ZHRC will undertake initiatives to promote public awareness of the global human rights community and the relationship of the ZHRC with regional and international treaty bodies. (Action Plan Ref: Output 14B) 10.28 COLLABORATIVE APPROACH VS SELF-SUFFICIENCY The ZHRC has the option to establish its operations on the assumption of absolute self-sufficiency under its Ancillary Powers as outlined in the ZHRC Act Second Schedule Section3 (3), or alternatively, a collaborative model that is based on cooperation with other institutions. Ideally, the Commission will operate as a fully resourced and self-sufficient entity, with capacity to independently deliver on its mandate without reliance on third parties. However, taking into account the limited resources available, the Commission will, without comprising its own independence, take full advantage of suitable opportunities to share resources and cooperate with other players in the human rights sphere. The collaborative approach offers the advantages of eliminating duplication, sharing of resources, speeding up the rate at which programs are implemented and completed, increasing public access to knowledge and generally enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. 10.28.1 ZHRC Leadership of Human Rights (Champion) - The ZHRC recognizes its constitutional role as the leader and key driver of all human rights promotion and protection efforts in Zimbabwe, and will demonstrate its leadership by initiating relations with players in the human rights sphere, spearheading and coordinating programs and action for the advancement of human rights and proper and efficient administration of justice. ZHRC will be the champion and defender of human rights for all Zimbabweans, and the voice of marginalized and vulnerable persons. 36