the Report, a two-day National Validation Symposium was held for all stakeholders in Lusaka. The preparation of the Report afforded the Zambian Government the opportunity to assiduously review its legislative, judicial and administrative measures; in order to identify areas in which the protection and promotion of human rights can be enhanced. CHAPTER 1 Chapter 1 contains the core document for human rights reports on Zambia. It provides the general overview of the Country, in terms of the land, the people, the economy, the political structure, and the general framework within which human rights are protected and promoted. Chapter 1 also contains information of other institutions that the State party has created to enhance the protection and promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms for all. These institutions in the main include the Human Rights Commission responsible for investigating human rights abuses and the Commission for Investigations which is responsible for investigating maladministration by public officers. CHAPTER 2 Chapter 2 outlines the level of enjoyment of human rights in Zambia including the measures that have been taken or are being undertaking to eliminate any kind of discrimination. It also describes the competent authorities within the State party that deal with human rights violations and the remedies available to victims of violations. 7