8 33 Rights Literacy Programme: This programme area seeks to empower communities to become active citizens through sharing of constitutional and rights-based information, participation in public dialogue and targeted debates, and dissemination of simplified ICT material. The objective is, not only to increase knowledge on the constitutional provisions, the duties of the arms of government and general human rights norms and standards, but also how to use this information to take action in asserting their rights and protecting the Constitution and the rule of law. In the long term, provision of such information will empower women, men, youth and marginalised groups from all social, economic and political backgrounds to effectively assert their rights, call for transparency and hold those in public office accountable. Communities will also be able to engage in governance issues from an informed perspective. ZLHR Annual Report 2015 33 Protection of Human Rights Defenders Programme: Key interventions through this flagship programme include provision of a legal safety net, capacity building through trainings and other support, research and advocacy. The activities are earmarked to ensure that human rights defenders are not only able to continue with their work in the knowledge that they are able to access affordable legal support services, but also do so in a safe environment where they are informed of their rights and the latest developments relating to this sector. A holistic integrated approach that is also forward-looking will see this programme increasingly building the skills, expertise and litigation capacity of lawyers - particularly the younger generation - for sustained interest in the legal defence of human rights defenders, and in strategic litigation and advocacy. This is complemented by another dimension of advocacy work carried out at national, regional and international platforms, to increase awareness on safety and other challenges faced by human rights defenders at the national and regional levels, as well as learning from best practices to improve future support. When implementing activities under the priority areas, ZLHR is guided by the following theory of change; Theory of Change Women, men and marginalised groups who are sensitised and empowered with constitutional and human rights information, platforms for dialogue and legal support, will have capacity to engage and participate in promoting and protecting constitutional rights in their communities and nationally. The interaction will create opportunities for evidence-based advocacy, strategic litigation and provision of legal support to human rights defenders to safeguard their rights, enhance their operating environment and strengthen the effectiveness of their work. Law reform, supported by monitoring and capacitation of justice delivery institutions, will increase their efficiency and accountability to the public, thus ensuring equal access to civil, social and economic justice. Resultantly, human rights violations will be reduced and there will be respect for constitutionalism and the rule of law, leading to a more just and democratic society.