Defending Zimbabwe's Constitution. Building a Democratic Future.
The Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) is a democratic platform of everyday Zimbabweans — at home and in the diaspora — defending the 2013 Constitution and the rule of law it created.
What is CDF?
A civic movement, not a political party.
In March 2013, over three million Zimbabweans — 94.4% of those who voted — adopted a new Constitution meant to break from the past and entrench constitutionalism, human rights and the rule of law. CDF was formed by Founders, Defenders and Democrats who came together to make sure that promise is kept: fully implemented, never eroded, and never quietly amended away.
CDF is not a political party. It is a social organisation whose sole mandate is protecting the Constitution and advancing constitutionalism and the rule of law — open to any individual or organisation who shares that goal.
Our Vision
A transformative new Zimbabwe founded on the bedrock of constitutionalism, democracy, devolution and the rule of law.
Our Mission
To be a democratic platform where like-minded constitutional defenders take broad responsibility for leading the defense and advancement of constitutionalism, democracy and the rule of law.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Tolerance & Respect
For each other, and for divergent opinions, in every space CDF occupies.
Collective Leadership
Decisions made together, humbly and accountably — never personalised or corrupt.
Honesty & Integrity
In how CDF is led, how it spends, and how it speaks to its members.
Non-Violence
Every issue and conflict resolved peacefully, through dialogue and the law.
Equality for All
Including full gender equality and a voice for every Zimbabwean, at home or abroad.
Internationalism & Solidarity
Working with Africans and the world in the shared cause of constitutionalism.
What We Do
Our Objectives
Defend the Constitution
Protecting the original 2013 Constitution and the rule of law it established.
Advocate & Litigate
Public campaigns and strategic litigation wherever constitutionalism is under threat.
Advance Rights & Devolution
Pushing for health, education, housing and a fair, devolved distribution of power.
Engage the Diaspora
Organising Zimbabweans abroad and pushing for their constitutional right to vote.
How CDF Is Organised
From national leadership to your local chapter
National Conference
Every 5 years
General Council
Supreme organ between conferences
Federations & Chapters
Provinces, diaspora, wards
You
Members everywhere
Ready to defend the Constitution?
Join thousands of Zimbabweans, at home and abroad, standing together for constitutionalism and the rule of law.