exposing breaches of human rights and fundamental freedoms and exerting pressure for remedial action. The media is free to report on Parliamentary proceedings as well as court proceedings relating to human rights matters and Parliamentary questions are often prompted by media coverage of a particular matter. During the November 2001 National Assembly Session the State party for the first time in Zambia, introduced live coverage on National Assembly debates on radio. INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY 83. In Zambia efforts are regularly made to acquaint the public and the authorities with rights provided for in the various international human rights instruments. Symposia and lectures on human rights have been organized and seminars on human rights have been held for educators, the police and other public officers. Furthermore training in human rights is given in primary, secondary and higher institutions of learning within the framework of social studies and civics. The media also plays an important role in publicizing and educating people about their rights. 84. Churches and NGO’s play a prominent role in the promotion and protection of human rights standards among members of the public and are involved in various human rights activities in order to achieve this. NGO’s involved in human rights include: Non-Governmental Organization Co-ordinating Council (NGOCC), Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA), Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP), Institute of Human Rights, Intellectual Property and Development Trust (HURID), Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Women for Change (WFC) and Women in Law in Southern Africa (WILSA). 51