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y their part, shun patriarchy by protecting and upholding the rights of omen and girls are assisted to realise their full potential. Equality for The Observer - 9 March 2014 - 3 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 6th Floor, Beverley Court 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 764085/705370/708118 to transform their own societies creating the foundation of a more peaceful and prosperous world for all of us. Email: [email protected] 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 UMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR 2013 nation. S ON ZLHR notes with concern that in Zimbabwe women continue t