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Attached is the Gender Division’s disaggregated data from the National GBV Call Centre 944 for a period 28th July and 3rd August, 2026, showing both progress and areas that need improvement.The reported data indicate a total of 31 GBV cases across the four categories of violence: physical, sexual, emotional, and economic violence. Female survivors accounted… Continue reading WEEKLY BULLETIN: NATIONAL GBV CALL CENTRE 944 GENDER-DISAGGREGATED DATA REPORT (28 JULY – 3 AUGUST 2026)

Earlier today, on the 2nd of August, 2026, the GEWEL 2 Project won 3rd prize under “Best Women Entreprise Exhibit in Commercial” at the 98th Agricultural and Commercial Show.The award was presented to GEWEL 2 in recognition of its outstanding exhibition, showcasing women led enterprise and livlihood initiatives.The implementation of the Project is coordinated by… Continue reading GEWEL 2 PROJECT SCOOPS 3RD PRIZE AT 98TH AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL SHOW

Gender Division Acting Permanent Secretary Andrea Habweza, has called for strengthened multisectoral coordination to combat Gender Based Violence in Zambia, including emerging threats such as Technology Facilitated- GBV.Speaking during the Anti-GBV Technical Working Group Coordination meeting, Mr Habweza said the meeting comes at the right time to deepen the understanding of GBV, and child marriage… Continue reading GENDER DIVISION ACTING PERMANENT SECRETARY CALLS FOR STRENGTHED COORDINATION TO CURB GBV

Yesterday, 25th June, 2026, the Gender Division, hosted a Public Private Dialogue Forum- PPDF and Women Technical Working Group TWG meeting with its cooperating partners aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing gender equality initiatives in the country.The meeting chaired by acting Permanent Secretary, Andrea Habweza, provided a platform for stakeholders to identify key interventions in… Continue reading PPDF MAKES POSITIVE STRIDES AS GENDER DIVISION CALLS FOR SUSTAINED COLLABORATION AMONG ITS PARTNERS

The Gender Division has commended the Standing Up for Boy Child Initiative Zambia (SUBCIZ) for its efforts to promote gender equality and inclusive development for both boys and girls. This follows a courtesy call by the organisation to present the Gender Equality and Inclusion Champion Award, which was conferred by South Africa’s Go Getters Movement… Continue reading GENDER DIVISION WELCOMES SUBCIZ AWARD

Government has placed women’s political participation at the center of its reform agenda, with President Hakainde Hichilema announcing a push to dismantle long-standing barriers through legislative and policy changes.In a speech delivered on his behalf, Justice Minister, Hon. Princess Kasune MP, at the opening of the three day Conference on Accelerating Women’s Political Participation and… Continue reading ZAMBIA PUSHES LEGISLATIVE REFORMS AS WOMEN’S POLITICAL REPRESENTATION LAGS BELOW 30%

President Hakainde Hichilema has warned abusers of women and children of punishment, calling them cowards for targeting young girls.The President assured the nation of Government’s allegiance to promoting women’s participation in governance, citing certain appointments he made.He said this during the International Women’s Day commemorations, with the theme; “Rights. Justice. Action for ALL Women and… Continue reading PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA WARNS ABUSERS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS.

𝐓𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬!

The Gender Division has hosted a High-Level Women in Leadership conference at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, attracting scores of aspiring female councilors, Council Chairpersons, Mayors, and Members of Parliament.The event was graced by the Right Honorable Speaker Ms. Nelly Kashumba Mutti SC MP and the Honorable Minister of Lands of Lands and… Continue reading SCORES TURN UP TO A GENDER DIVISION HIGH-LEVEL WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

PS Mainga Kabika has urged NIPA students to focus on studies and avoid indulging substances abuse, clubbing or sexual activities , She urged them to recognise the sacrifices that their parents and guardians have made aswel as the students own input.Ms Kabika further warned lecturers against taking advantage of students, stating that engaging in sexual… Continue reading GENDER DIVISION PERMANENT SECRETARY, MS MAINGA KABIKA REMINDS NIPA FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS TO FOCUS