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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

President Hakainde Hichilema, who is also the AU Presidential Champion on Ending Child Marriages, yesterday, officially launched the 2025 Report titled, “Towards a Transformative Agenda to End Child Marriage in Africa”.The Head of State described the launch as a clarion call to action for accelerated efforts to eliminate child marriage.”Africa accounts for 1 in 3… Continue reading PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA LAUNCHES AFRICAN UNION CHAMPION’S REPORT ON ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE.

The Zambian constitutional amendment to introduce mixed-member proportional representation with 20 reserved seats in paliarment for women is a concrete and substantial step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on Gender Equality.Gender Division Permanent Secretary, Mainga Kabika underscores that the constitutional amendment directly addresses the underrepresentation of women in parliament and aims to ensure… Continue reading CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT; A POSITIVE STEP TOWARDS PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN LEADERSHIP

The Government has taken a major step towards strengthening women’s economic empowerment with the launch of the Gender and Women Technical Working Group (TWG) under the Public-Private Dialogue Forum.Speaking during the 4th Private Sector Day, President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to supporting women in business, emphasising that empowering women is essential for job… Continue reading PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA ENDORSES GENDER AND WOMEN TWG AS A KEY DRIVER OF INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has launched the revised Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit and Terms of Reference for Gender Focal Points which will help in strengthening gender equality across the agriculture sector.The Gender Division through the department of Gender In Development -GID, has since provided the technical expertise in the consultations and review of the… Continue reading GENDER DIVISION SUPPORTS AGRICULTURE MINISTRY’S GENDER MAINSTREAMING EFFORTS

The spirits were high and Kitwe town was painted Orange, as The Gender Division launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence – GBV campaign. The Anti-GBV Campaign was Flagged off By Honorable Silvia Masebo Representing The President of The Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, as the Guest of Honor.The event, held… Continue reading KITWE PAINTED ORANGE AS GENDER DIVISION FLAGS OFF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GBV CAMPAIGN