Section 51: Right to human dignity
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Every person has inherent dignity in their private and public life, and the right to have that dignity respected and protected.
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Insight: Right to Human Dignity
This provision establishes dignity as a fundamental and inalienable attribute of every person in Zimbabwe. It goes beyond merely stating dignity as an abstract concept by explicitly requiring both respect and protection in all spheres of life. This creates both negative obligations (not to violate dignity) and positive obligations (to actively protect it) for the state and other entities. Human dignity serves as a foundational value that underpins many other constitutional rights.