ZCEA is a non governmental, not for profit human rights organisation registered under the Registrar of Societies Act in 1993 registration number ORS/102/35/805. It was formed to empower the Zambian citizenry in coping with the new democratic dispensation. The founder members sought to assist the development of democratic process in Zambia as well as promote Justice. This was to be done through increasing and creating awareness amongst citizens about their duties and responsibilities under the Constitution. The founders believed that it is in the execution of duties and responsibilities that bestow rights, privileges and equality for all before the Law.