Chapter One Foundation

WHAT WE OFFER

Chapter One Foundation - Programmatic Areas.

Chapter One Foundation promotes and protects human rights constitutionalism, the Rule of Law and Social Justice in Zambia. In partnership with several stake holders, we run engaging programmes that aim to archive our goals the following are our Programmatic Areas.

Human Rights

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person, they apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life. They can never be taken away, although they can sometimes be restricted.

Human Rights Defenders

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person, they apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life. They can never be taken away, although they can sometimes be restricted.

Constitutionalism

Constitutionalism is a political philosophy based on the idea that government authority is derived from the people and should be limited by a constitution that clearly expresses what the government can and can’t do. It’s the idea that the state is not free to do anything it wants, but is bound by laws limited its authority.

Rule of Law

The UN defines rule of law as a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.

Public Interest Litigation

This is a Strategic litigation that is taken in order to advance a “good cause” or issue of public importance. This means litigation that seeks to precipitate social change through court-ordered decrees that reform legal rules, enforce existing laws, and articulate public norms .

Civic Education

Civic education (also known as citizen education or democracy education) can be broadly defined as the provision of information and learning experiences to equip and empower citizens to participate in democratic processes.

WHO WE ARE

We are a civil society organization in Zambia.

Chapter One Foundation is a civil society organization that promotes and protects human rights, constitutionalism, the rule of law and social justice in Zambia.

Chapter One Foundation (COF) aims to promote a Zambia where its citizens are freely and actively participating in the governance of Zambia, and where “we the people” take our rightful place as the authors of our own destiny.

OUR IDEAL OPERATING GUIDE

We are driven by our
CORE VALUES.

The values of the Chapter One Foundation reflect the principles of human rights, established in the Zambian Constitution as well as the ethical standards of the Organization.

Courage:

COF Stands up for a principle or cause despite personal fears or risk of challenging outcomes

Professionalism:

COF will operate within established standards of professionalism and operating procedures.

Integrity:

COF will act in an honest, transparent and responsible manner in discharging our core business and roles

Commitment:

COF will unwaver its dedication into furthering toward its organizational goals

Creativity & Innovation:

COF will embrace creativity and innovation in order to excel in it's service delivery

Accountability:

COF holds itselves to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, service, & fiduciary responsibility.

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LIFESTYLE AUDITS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS

PRESS STATEMENT | THE JUDGEMENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT IN THE CASE OF CHAPTER ONE FOUNDATION VERSUS THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL CAUSE...

Electoral Commission of Zambia’s position on the issue of continuous voter registration

On or about 12th June 2020, the Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission of Zambia ("ECZ"), Mr. Patrick Nshindano,...

2021 REPORT ON PROPOSED ELECTORAL LAW REFORM

Chapter One Foundation with support from the American Bar Association collaborated with Governance, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services (GEARS) Initiative Zambia...

BREACHES OF THE RULE OF LAW IN THE NEW DAWN ADMINISTRATION

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ME TOO: HOW CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HAS BECOME A ZAMBIAN PROBLEM

The climate change conversation has taken different shapes and tones over the last decade. In the beginning, Zambians seemed uninterested...

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