Report of the 2015 International Women’s Day Stakeholder Commemorations
Zimbabwe since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
(1995), 20 years after and recommend further action needed to achieve gender
equality in the political, economic, social spheres.
2. Objectives of the International Human Rights Day Commemorations
1. Raise awareness of the public on the mandate and work of the ZHRC in
general and the Thematic Working Group on Gender and Women’s Rights in
particular;
2. Raise awareness on the importance of International Women’s Rights Day and
the rights of women; and
3. Facilitate dialogue among key stake holders to come up with practical steps to
ensure effective action for advancing and recognising women.
3. Expected outcomes
a. Increased visibility of the ZHRC as the lead organization in the promotion,
protection and enforcement of human Rights and fundamental freedoms;
b. Increased visibility of the ZHRC Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Gender
Equality and Women’s Rights;
c. Increased awareness of International Women’s Day and rights of women;
d. Increased knowledge and adherence to international and regional instruments
on protection, promotion and enforcement of women’s rights; and
e. Practical steps to ensure effective action for advancing and recognising
women to be taken up by key stakeholders especially highlighting
Government achievements and shortcomings.
4. Information, Communication and Education (IEC) Materials
IEC materials produced for the commemorations included a banners and t – shirts
while brochures on the mandate of the Commission and simplified booklets on the
constitution were distributed.
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