Teamwork

Collaborative efforts across individuals and organizations amplify impact, crucial for protecting and advancing civil liberties

Openness

Transparent, accessible information flow fosters trust, accountability, and safeguards civil liberties, promoting equity and justice

Passion

Very deep emotional commitment drives individuals and groups to advocate fiercely for civil liberties, fostering positive change.

Inclusivity

Embracing diversity, ensuring equal rights for all, and fostering a society where every individual feels valued and respected

Collaboration

Very deep joint efforts across diverse entities amplify impact, crucial for protecting and advancing civil liberties in society

Who We Are

We are a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization established in May 2023 whose mission is to protect human dignity through promoting constitutionalism, access to justice for women and children in prisons and detention facilities, and protecting the rights of refugees and other related groups.

Rule Of Law

Access To Justice

Refugees & Migrants

We engage in legal action, public awareness campaigns and legislative initiatives

Volunteerism

Passionate individuals often volunteer their time and skills to organizations dedicated to civil liberties.

Legal Advocacy

Legal experts specialized in civil liberties cases, work tirelessly to defend individuals whose rights have been violated.

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Our  Track Record

The members of ZCLU, before its official registration, have provided legal, technical, and financial support to citizens in pursuing the following

Petition

On appointment of Judges of superior courts (2023)

Pre-Election

On Kabushi and Kwacha By-Election (2022)

Interpretation

On whether Councilors who resign can rescind their resignation (2018)

Interpretation

Sponsorship of councilors by political parties (2016)

Addressing nation-wide challenges, share best practices, and promote universal standards for the protection of individual freedoms