Research and Advocacy Through this aspect of its work the LRF aims to promote an efficient and fair justice delivery system wherein democratic rights can be exercised and it uses issues identified through the different activities to inform the advocacy initiatives. Media Advocacy Efforts were made to enhance the skills of the staff in media advocacy, using evidence-based reporting and high impact photography. The training highlighted how advocacy issues can be identified using the problem tree and how these should be captured in reports, which should highlight the effects of particular problems on the community. Where appropriate, reports should also include recommendations on what could be done to address the problem identified. Practical exercises on the identification of advocacy issues and high impact picture selection assisted the participants to understand the issues under discussion and programme staff were encouraged to establish relations with the media in their area. Commemorations World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse The LRF marked the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, under the theme ‘Altogether Let Us Unite against Child Sexual Abuse’, in Chiredzi, Chegutu and Buhera. In Chiredzi the LRF partnered with Plan International and children from four surrounding schools presented poems, drama and songs in line with the theme. The District Education Officer, as guest speaker, commended the LRF for the work it was doing in the district, acknowledging tangible results in promoting children’s rights in the district. At all events pamphlets were distributed to school teachers for their school libraries. The communities applauded the LRF for providing them with pamphlets that were easy to understand. 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence The theme for the commemoration was ‘From Peace in the Home, to Peace in our Communities; Promoting Safe Spaces for Women and Girls’. This year the LRF The Headman giving the vote of thanks at the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence commemorations targeted Dora (Manicaland), UMP (Mashonaland East) and Masvingo, reaching over 900 people in all. The guests of honour on each occasion applauded the LRF for the work it was doing to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) in the country and encouraged the community to report all forms of GBV, promoting safe spaces in the area. The venue in UMP was specifically chosen because rape cases had been noted to be prevalent there. UN Human Rights Day LRF Bulawayo participated at the Human Rights Day exhibition organised by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission which expressed gratitude for the LRF’s continued hard work in assisting the poor and marginalised. Over 200 visited the LRF stand and either had their questions answered and or made appointments to visit the centre later. Legal Resources Foundation Annual Report 2015 27