Rights Advocation & Legal Support Desk

IFPAB amplifies the voices of persons with albinism, blindness, other disabilities, and their families by tracking policy reforms, coordinating legal interventions, and keeping community members informed about their rights.

Centre Mandate

Monitor legislation, provide legal literacy, and respond to rights violations impacting disability communities.

Support Channels

Hotline, paralegal network, and referral pathways with partner law firms and human rights commissions.

Coverage

Zambia-wide with regional partnerships to support cross-border cases throughout Southern Africa.

Focus Areas

Legal literacy clinics: Community sessions explaining constitutional protections, disability acts, and inheritance rights for families affected by albinism.
Case intake & documentation: Secure reporting systems for discrimination, violence, ritual-related crime, and service denial cases.
Policy advocacy: Engagement with parliament, ministries, and traditional leadership to strengthen enforcement of disability and child protection laws.
Strategic litigation: Partnering with public interest lawyers to set precedents that reinforce equal rights and access to justice.
Family support: Psycho-social counselling, witness preparation, and aftercare for survivors and caregivers.

Legal Updates & Alerts

Policy Watch

Monitoring Disability Policy (Revision 2025) and the implementation roadmap for inclusive public service delivery.

Courtroom Tracker

High Court case on equitable inheritance for a child with albinism scheduled for October hearing; briefs will be posted here.

Legislative Alerts

Bill on accessible public procurement open for stakeholder submissions. Send inputs to ifpabdevelopment@gmail.com.

Bookmark this page for monthly updates or subscribe via rights advocation mailers.

Resource Library

Know Your Rights Guides

Disability Act summary sheets
Inclusive education policy explainer
Accessible workplace standards checklist

Templates & Forms

Incident reporting form (fillable PDF)
Affidavit guidance for parents / guardians
Referral letter format for clinics and schools

Training Modules

Paralegal orientation toolkit
Community policing guide on disability inclusion
Anti-stigma curriculum for school clubs

Report a Case

Our legal response team is on call to document and escalate urgent matters. Reports can be submitted anonymously; confidentiality is respected at all stages.

Hotline

+260 978 644 188 / +260 977 343 730 / +260 966 930 507 / +260 978 951 000 (24/7 response for high-risk incidents).

Email Desk

ifpabdevelopment@gmail.com for case files, supporting evidence, or to schedule legal clinics.

On-Site Support

Walk-in consultations at the IFPAB Headquarters, Kanakantapa, Chongwe (appointment recommended).

Partner Network

Human Rights Commission Zambia: Joint investigations and mediation support.
Law Association of Zambia: Pro bono lawyer roster for strategic cases.
African Albino Alliance: Regional advocacy and emergency protection referrals.
Disability Peoples Organisations: Peer counselling and community mobilisation.
Healthcare partners: Survivor medical care, counselling, and forensic documentation.

Submit a Story

We welcome testimonials, legal victories, and awareness campaigns that highlight progress for persons with albinism and the broader disability community. Share your story via ifpabdevelopment@gmail.com.

Stories can be published on this page (with consent) to encourage solidarity, celebrate brave advocates, and inform policymakers.