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CST Presentations
Media training on ESCR and the current NCC Review by Dominic Liche. 20 May 2010
The justiciability of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Zambia- Presented to UNZALAW Students by Dominic Liche.18 May 2010
The challenge of Aid Workers in Africa- Presented to members of St. Vincent De Pau.l 12 April 2010
CST on Governance and Politics
"When will Zambia be peer-reviewed under the African peer review mechanism (APRM)?" - Asks JCTR early this year we were assured by the National Governing Council (NGC) that Zambia will be peer-reviewed in June 2010, June and July (since the African Summit was moved from June to July 2010) have passed without being reviewed. 04 August 2010
“Whose interests is Zambian Politics serving?” Asks JCTR - “It is so sad that more than 17 years of Zambia’s adoption to multi-party democracy, our politics and governance are still unstable and manifest immaturity to an extent of attempting to shut down all opposing views. 11 November 2009
Zambia, where are we going with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)? Seriously questions JCTR" - It seems Zambia is locked in a deadlock of international and local commitments that it does not fulfil but keep bragging about. 21 October 2009
“Governance and Corruption in Zambia” – at the German World Bank Forum on “Africa on the Rise". Brief reflections on the challenges of meeting good governance for sustainable growth in Zambia, presented by Pete Henriot, May 2007
African Peer Review Mechanism in Zambia Must be Sharpened, says JCTR- Key to a successful APRM is widespread and intelligent citizens' participation. This participation can only be guaranteed if the process makes it possible for citizens to know about the process and how to participate. 06 January 2009
CST on the Constitution & Human Rights
Development and freedom only possible through provision of ESCR, assets JCTR - We cannot talk of freedom solely in theoretical terms”, argues Mr. Moyo, “freedom has to be concretized by the provision of social services and basic amenities such as food, shelter, health and education. 22 July 2010
“The Zambian Government should take seriously the anti-trafficking measures recommended by US State Department Report,” says JCTR - .... some important steps have been taken by government to prevent trafficking which include the approval of a national Plan of Action by Cabinet and the establishment of the inter-ministerial anti-trafficking secretariat in October, 2009. However, no serious attention has been paid to the development or the implementation of systematic procedures for victim identification. 21 July, 2010
“As count-down to SA 2010 world cup continues, we still have opportunity to save someone from being trafficked,” says JCTR - We are only less than 35 days away from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa which begins on June 11. The thought of the World Cup in Africa arouses great excitement and pride in most Africans. But there is also great anxiety because this big event brings with it the terrible possibility of increased human trafficking. 05 May 2010
JCTR Presents to the NCC Citizens’ demand for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights- This is a strong voice from many Zambians that strengthens the wishes of many Zambians expressed in the last three Constitutional Review Commissions. These wishes must be taken seriously by members of the NCC but also by government. 04 February 2009
JCTR Submission to the Human Rights Committee of the National Constitutional Conference - Inclusion of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the New Bill of Rights of the New Constitution 03 February 2009
True Freedom cannot be realised in Zambia without Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the new Constitution, Says JCTR. 23 May 2008
There should be institutional frameworks and structures to guarantee the full range of human freedoms and rights.Inclusion of economic, social and cultural rights in the new constitution a must, says JCTR. May 2008
It has to be realised that many development challenges in Zambia are linked to Economic, Social and Cultural rights. For instance, meeting the Millennium Development GoalsCatholic Bishops speak on constitution. The Bishops are not calling for anything illegal or completely contrary to the constitutional constraints surrounding how one deals with the fundamental law of the land.
22 May 2007Constitutional review: the Zambian search for an ideal constitution. If you ask me today to summarise -- in a sentence -- constitutional review in Zambia, over the last forty-one years, this is what I would say: “It has been a search, a search, a search and a search… for an ideal Constitution.” May 2006
Is a “fast track” for constitutional road map possible and desirable? 09 January 2007
Can we afford Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Constitution? Simson Mwale in a paper presented at the alliance Francaise, 20 April 2006 answers the question, “Is the inclusion of economic, social and cultural rights in the Zambian Constitution’s Bill of Rights feasible?
Education and Rights: the path to Development in Zambia. According to repeated remarks made by high Government officials, “There is no right to education in Zambia!” ...education for children is recognised as a good and necessary thing, but no child has the right to education. Period. Simson Mwale and Peter Henriot, Article in UNZA Journal April 2006
Church's Social Teaching says no to Capital Punishment; Peter Henriot
Can we afford Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Constitution? Simson Mwale 20 April 2006Church's Social Teaching and Constitutional Review; Peter Henriot
Obervations and comments on Interim Report and Draft Constitution of Constitution Review Commission;
October 2005JCTR links constitutional process and content in response to the CRC Draft; October 2005
Constitutional compromise - Is it the only way forward?;Pete Henriot August 2005
Zambia's Economic, Social & Cultural Rights: Why should they be in the new Constitution; PDF Document Simson Mwale
Let's Say "No" to the Death Penalty; Peter Henriot December 2005
Good Constitution and Good Theology: You can't have One without the 0ther;Peter Henriot July 2005
The "Four Cs" To Evaluate Polictical Candidates; Peter Henriot November 2005,
Should the Church Speak Out; Peter Henriot December 2005,
Can Zambians Eat the Constitution; Peter Henriot November 2005
Church's Social Teaching
The Church's Social Teaching - CST can be described as a body or collection of “social wisdom.” It touches both our head (understanding) and our heart (motivation). It instructs us about the human person – every woman, man and child – living in society – in families, villages, tribes, work places, schools, etc.
The CST guides us about the values, structures and practices that contribute to a full human life. We can learn what principles (like equality) and organisations (like businesses) and activities (like fair elections) really make it possible for human beings to live life to the fullest, as God our Creator desires for all of us.
CST its' origin & everyday life
Revealing Our Best Kept Secret; Peter Henriot
What does the Church have to contribute to political debates in the country?
What is the Church's Social Teaching saying about Poverty; PDF Document January 2004
The Church's Social Teaching and the Economy in Zambia Peter Henriot November 2003
Why do we have the Church's Social Teaching?;First and foremost, the social teaching is a guide for our individual conscience to make the right decisions for leading a good Christian life. Peter Henriot
CST in Zambia:
Four Decades of Grace (1964 - 2004) Pastoral letter on 40yrs of independence October 2004
"The Christian view of humanity is one that is based on everlasting hope. ".
The Church's Social Teaching and the Economy in Zambia “Zambia is a very rich country, a very rich country indeed, but Zambia is a country of very poor people, very poor people indeed!”
CST & Workers
Does an employee have a right to a certain level of wage? How do we determine whether a wage is fair or not? Peter Henriot
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