ZAMBIA

State Reporting

State Report	Complimentary Report	Concluding Observation	Follow Up Mission Report
Initial Report English		Concluding Observations English
Zambia 1st Periodic Report English		CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS English

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Human Rights Commission

Previously, the Commission had the Office of the Commissioner for Children which focused specifically on the promotion and protection children’s rights.
However, the current structure is a Focal Point Person for child rights within the framework of the Legal and Investigations Department.

No specific budget allocated.
Funding is availed based on planned activities for child rights and partners support specific activities.

The Commission has affiliate status before the Committee.
It engages in the preparation of the State Party report to the Committee and advocating for its concluding observations and recommendations to be implemented

The Commission engages children in carrying out sensitisation activities and involves them in the celebration of the Human Rights Day.
Moreover, it encourages schools to establish child rights clubs to build the capacity of children about their rights.

A member of NANHRI
Engages with NANHRI by participating in capacity building programme organised by the Network, submission of human rights or situation required for the preparation of position paper on specific human rights issues and providing support in the work of NANHRI

The Commission in Zambia is involved in monitoring the implementation of the Charter and lobbying the State to fulfil its obligation in the Charter.
It also investigates violations of children’s rights, advocates for legal and policy change to domesticate the Charter, and participates in the State Party reporting processes.
Moreover, it engages in building the capacity of institutions on the promotion of children’s rights provided in the Charter. The Commission conducts various awareness raising programs on various issues relating to the aspirations of Agenda 2040. The Commission also has the mandate to inspect places of detention for children in conflict with the law.

Zambia

Ratification Status:

RATIFIED

Ratification Date:

Dec 02 2008

Number of Reservations:

Reservations:

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