Protecting, Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom 7.0 Promotion of Human Rights The promotion mandate of the ZHRC was realized in 2015 through implementation of various activities for promotion of human rights and enhancement of its visibility. This included but was not limited to holding public seminars and workshops, producing publications and participating at exhibitions and commemorations. 7.1 Commemoration of Regional and International key Human Rights Days As part of ongoing efforts to enhance visibility, increase awareness on human rights and enhance dissemination of information and interactions with the public, throughout the year ZHRC joined the government and other organisations to commemorate key human rights days including International Women's Day, Workers Day, Day of the African Child and International Human Rights Day. 7.1.1 International Women's Day Commemorations, 8 – 13 March 2015 International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March to focus attention on the rights of women around the world, and highlight women's issues globally focusing on their achievements. Ahead of the main commemorations of International Women's Day, media and publicity activities for the commemorations were conducted. The international theme for 2015, “Make it Happen” (Beijing + 20) encouraged more effective action for advancing and recognising women and girls. The United Nations (UN) theme for the year was “Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture It”. Zimbabwe localised the theme to “Beijing + 20: The Journey towards women empowerment in Zimbabwe: Successes and Challenges”. Figure ?? Deputy Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development Honorable A. Damasane, delivering the Keynote Address 22 Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2015