{"id":2990,"date":"2023-12-07T20:51:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zclu.org\/?page_id=2990"},"modified":"2023-12-07T23:09:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T23:09:12","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zclu.org\/index.php\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Preamble of the Zambian Constitution promises that \u201cWe, the People of Zambia, uphold the human rights and fundamental freedoms of every person<\/em>\u201d, citizen or non-citizen. ZCLU is at the frontline to defend human rights, civil liberties and democracy.<\/h3>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Advocate\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Active promotion of civil liberties through organized efforts, legal action, and community engagement for positive societal change<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Educate\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Empower through systematic teaching, fostering awareness and understanding, essential for informed participation in civil liberties advocacy and protection<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Lobby\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Engage in strategic advocacy with policymakers to influence decisions and shape policies, advancing civil liberties through effective dialogue<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Research\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Systematic investigation and analysis to acquire knowledge, informing evidence-based strategies and policies for civil liberties advancement and protection<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4″]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Analyse\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Careful examination and interpretation of data and information to gain insights, informing effective strategies for civil liberties<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Influence\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Strategic actions to shape opinions, policies, and behaviors, leveraging collective efforts for positive change in civil liberties<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Mediate\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Facilitate peaceful resolution, fostering understanding and cooperation in civil liberties disputes for harmonious societal interactions and progress<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4″]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Document\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Record and capture information systematically, providing a foundation for evidence, transparency, and accountability in civil liberties advocacy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Litigate\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Pursue legal remedies through systematic legal action to defend civil liberties, seeking justice and protection for individuals' rights<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”70px”]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWe Negotiate\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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Engage in discussions and bargaining to reach agreements, seeking compromise and resolution in civil liberties matters for mutual understanding<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center” triangle_shape=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1701985386878{padding-top: 70px !important;background-color: #141414 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How We<\/span> Work<\/span><\/h1>\n

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ZCLU employs a multi-dimensional approach to redress human rights violations, promote civil liberties in Zambia, defend the constitution and address refugee-related issue. We strive to drive positive change and contribute towards enjoyment of full benefits conferred on all persons by the Constitution and the law through<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Undertaking strategic litigation in our focus areas<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”]

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Engaging local and international organizations in areas that advance and protect people's civil liberties<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”]

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Conducting research that contribute to law development and improvement in public policy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”]

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Forming local and international partnerships and collaborations in our focus areas<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”]

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Taking proactively all measures that secure the enjoyment of all rights by refugees and migrants, undocumented persons, unaccompanied minors, Stateless persons, irregular immigrants, prohibited immigrants, Internally Displaced Persons.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_empty_space height=”16px”]

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Engaging the executive and legislature in law and policy making processes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”]

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Mobilizing, advocating and creating public awareness on the plight of marginalized and vulnerable persons<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”]

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Initiating, submission and following up petitions<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”]

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Incubating new ideas within communities<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center” triangle_shape=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1450198046093{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Where We <\/span>Work<\/h1>\n

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ZCLU, its volunteers, activist, paralegals, lawyers, and other agents of positive change work in the following places<\/h3>\n

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In the Court of Law<\/h4>\n

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Justice<\/h5>\n

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In Prisons<\/h4>\n

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False Imprisonment<\/h5>\n

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Refugee Camps<\/h4>\n

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Dignity<\/h5>\n

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Communities<\/h4>\n

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Peace<\/h5>\n

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