President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to abusers of women and girls, reiterating that Zambia will no longer tolerate injustices against them.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the International Women\u2019s Day commemoration under the theme \u201cRights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls,\u201d the President stressed that women are central to human existence and development.<\/p>\n
President Hichilema emphasised that women are a special species in the human race, and their contributions to equality, justice and development are invaluable.<\/p>\n
He urged men and boys to respect women\u2019s rights and choices.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout women, we wouldn\u2019t be here. Cowards are those who coerce young children who are not yet mature enough to make independent decisions and take them back. Why don\u2019t you approach mature women who can say yes or no? You are cowards,\u201d he said<\/p>\n
The Head of State also highlighted government\u2019s commitment to promoting women\u2019s participation in governance and decision-making, citing appointments of women to senior positions within the Judiciary, Legislature and other key institutions.<\/p>\n
Mr Hichilema called on traditional leaders, communities and individuals to work together to stop harmful practices and discrimination against women and girls.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s build a society where every girl rights, every woman and her choices are respected at all times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
UNDP Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali also stressed the need for urgent action to address disparities faced by women and girls globally, noting that women currently hold only 64% of the legal rights men do.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe UNDP remains committed to supporting Zambia\u2019s efforts to achieve gender equality and equity, including advocating for finance, business and trade opportunities for women and girls,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, NGOCC Chairperson Beauty Katebe underscored the importance of women\u2019s participation in politics and decision-making, calling for a 50-50 nomination threshold for all contestable positions.<\/p>\n
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