There is need to amend the Mental Health Act section 120 to ensure that the ZHRC gets access as and when necessary to monitor the situation at the Institution for the fulfilment of the rights of mental patients as enunciated in the Constitution and international human rights instruments. 9.7 Awareness Raising on Rights of Mental Patients The Government of Zimbabwe is urged to raise awareness on mental health to remove the stigma associated with mental health patients so that families can support their relatives. The World Mental Health Day celebrated on 10 October of each year should provide a platform for Government to seek support for its mental health institutions from Civil Society Organisations, donors and other well-wishers. Page 22 of 22