The Constitution of Zambia protects a range of fundamental rights and freedoms as set out in Part III. These include [Constitution of Zambia, Article 11] equality regardless of gender, [Constitution of Zambia, Article 20] freedom of expression (including freedom to hold opinions, receive and impart information, and freedom of the press), and [Constitution of Zambia, Article 22] freedom of movement for citizens. The Constitution also guarantees protection against discriminatory treatment by any person acting under written law or holding public office [Constitution of Zambia, Article 23].
Additional protections flow from the Constitution's Preamble, which commits Zambia to upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms of every person, while confirming the equal worth of women and men and their right to participate in building a sustainable political system. The Constitution further protects freedom of conscience, belief and religion for all persons.
These rights are not absolute. They may be limited where a restriction is shown to be reasonably justifiable in a democratic society, and they operate subject to other written laws. The Constitution establishes these protections as foundational to Zambia's governance as a multi-party democratic state.