y their part, shun patriarchy by protecting and upholding the rights of
omen and girls are assisted to realise their full potential. Equality for
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Press Statement
8 March 2014
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, EQUALITY FOR WOMEN MEANS PROGRESS FOR ALL
mbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights
IN OBSERVANCE of International Women’s Day, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) joins the women’s movement around the world
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and reaffirm our commitment to the equality, freedom from discrimination, dignity and advancement of women’s rights.
100 Nelson Mandela Avenue “Equality for women is progress for all”, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the economic, politiCelebrated under the theme
Harare, social achievements of women, also highlighting the plight of women in the private and public spheres.
cal and Zimbabwe
Phone+263 4On this day we also celebrate acts of courage and determination by the extraordinary women in Zimbabwe and around the world who have labored
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to transform their own societies creating the foundation of a more peaceful and prosperous world for all of us.
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We hold these long suffering women who have achieved substantial advances politically, socially and economically as examples of hope, strength
www.zlhr.org.zw or without awards or acknowledgement, women have taught us about hope, perseverance, courage, leadership and determiand compassion. With
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nation.
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ZLHR notes with concern that in Zimbabwe women continue t