Vision, Mission and Values
Justice for Children was registered as a trust in December 2002 under Trust Deed Number MA 1300/2002. It
was then registered with the Law Society of Zimbabwe in February 2004 and in January 2012, it was
registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Services as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 07/12)
resulting in the change of its name to Justice For Children. Among its staff are lawyers registered both with
the High Court of Zimbabwe and the Law Society of Zimbabwe.
Vision
A Zimbabwe in which all children have access to justice and enjoy their human rights.
Mission
Justice for Children ensures access to justice to and the enjoyment of human rights by all
children below the aged of 18 years through:
The provision of legal aid to children in difficult circumstances;
Empowering the children and adults on child protection laws and child rights and
responsibilities; and
Research on issues affecting children and advocating for reform.
Core Values
JCT is driven by child centeredness, teamwork, dedication, sensitivity, professionalism, transparency,
accountability, confidentiality and innovation.
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