Child-Friendly Citizen’s Legal Advice Desks (CFCLAD II) (2025–2028)
Description
“The Child-Friendly Citizen’s Legal Advice Desks” Project strengthens access to justice for children and vulnerable families by providing free legal information, advice and referrals through community-based legal advice desks. The project also promotes collaboration among government institutions, traditional leaders, community structures and civil society organizations to strengthen child protection systems.
Overall Project Objective
The project empowers communities to understand children’s rights under the Children’s Code Act while improving access to legal remedies for cases involving child neglect, abuse, exploitation, maintenance, custody and other child protection concerns.
Project Implementation
The project is being implemented by the Project Officer with four Paralegals and two (2) Legal Assistants in three provinces namely:
- Lusaka: Lusaka district
- Central: Kapiri-Mposhi district
- Copperbelt: Kitwe district
Key Focus Areas
- Child rights education and awareness
- Strengthening Child Rights Clubs and School Councils
- Community-based monitoring of children’s rights
- Children’s participation in governance and budgeting
- Capacity building for teachers, parents and community leaders
- Advocacy for improved child protection and service delivery
- Sustainable livelihoods for Community Monitoring Teams
Impact
- Increased access to legal services for vulnerable children and families.
- Stronger child protection systems at district and community levels.
- Improved collaboration among justice, welfare and law enforcement institutions.
- Reduced violations of children’s rights and increased access to justice.
