Legal Resources Foundation
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Office of the Special Adviser on Africa |
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Purpose: | To encourage the establishment of a democratic environment in Zimbabwe based on the rule of law and respect for human rights by extending legal information and legal assistance to Zimbabweans; to facilitate the advancement and development of the community through legal knowledge; strengthen and support institutions established to promote and protect individual and group rights. |
Illustrative Project: | We run a six-week project annually to train Law students who then conduct human rights training sessions in schools for senior pupils. Topics covered include 'The work of a Member of parliament', 'Police Power', 'Rape, Domestic Violence', and 'Civil Liberties'. |