Category: Gender & health

JOINT CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT DATED 6TH JUNE 2020 IN SOLIDARITY WITH YOUTH ADVOCATING FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN ZAMBIA By Linda Kasonde Executive Director, Chapter One Foundation THE  undersigned civil society organisations stand in solidarity with all Zambians who are raising their voices on matters of public concern. We stand in defence of Zambians demanding their full rights and freedoms, as provided by the Zambian constitution – including their inherent right to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. We echo the cry that Zambians are not accessing the full benefit of the country’s natural resources with citizens, especially young people,...

Thursday 4th June, 2020   By Boniface Cheembe Executive Director SACCORD Statement Welcoming the Approval of the Formation of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) for Zambia The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) welcomes and commends President Edgar Chagwa Lungu for approving the formation of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) for the Zambia Police Service.  The progressive development of Zambia having an FPU needs to be supported by all peace-loving Zambians as this will only consolidate Zambia’s brilliant track record in assisting the universe in the maintenance of peace through various peacekeeping missions.    We would like...

CiSCA Statement on Defiance of BFlow and Tukuta’ Chellah to Apologise for Exercising their Constitutionally Guaranteed Human Rights Lusaka,Friday 05 June 2020    By Judith Mulenga  Vice Chairperson – Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) THE Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) is elated at the swelling ranks of Zambians who have decided to not only defend the Constitution of our nation but also to unapologetically and categorically exercise our constitutionally guaranteed human rights specifically the freedom of expression as provided for in Articles 2 and 20 respectively.   CiSCA is proud of the youth exemplified in BFlow’s and Chellah Tukuta’s refusal to...

*Government should have no option but to support community schools amidst COVID19* “I challenge Government to support community schools in the wake of Corona Virus as community schools face huge challenges among them poor shelters, water and toilets. To Itezhi Itezhi local authority take a leading role in the disinfecting schools ahead of re-opening. As we are all aware charity begins at home I advised the Itezhi Itezhi Council to work with all the stakeholders in the education sector so as to defeat Corona Virus. I Obert Namalongo volunteer to support schools,parents and children by donating 200 facemasks. Let us...

“Theodore Roosevelt – Wikipedia” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (/ˈroʊzəvɛlt/ ROH-zə-velt;[b] October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy Roosevelt or his initials T.R., was an American statesman, politician, conservationist, naturalist, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He served as the 25th vice president from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900. Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for the anti-trust policy while supporting Progressive Era policies in the United States in the early 20th century. His face is depicted on Mount Rushmore alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. He is generally...

OPERATION YOUNG VOTE (OYV) Lotti House, 6th Floor, Suite 21, Cairo Road P.O. Box 30153 Email: oyvleader2000@gmail.com Cell: 0955/77-769 688 LUSAKA 4th JUNE, 2020: STATEMENT BY OYV ON THE EXPULSION OF KBF FROM THE PARTY AND THE GENERAL CONDUCT OF ITS LEADERS  Not only has the expulsion, of Presidential Aspirant Kelvin Bwalya Fube (KBF) from the Patriotic Front (PF) by the Central Committee, vindicated those that say PF isn’t receptive to divergent views let alone those that are brave to lay bare and express their Presidential ambitions. Why is it that whenever someone expresses interest to exercise their right to...

Africa Directions D157/H Mtendere, PO Box 37230, Lusaka 10101 • Tel: +260-211-262169 Cell: +260-969741964 • Email: africadirections@yahoo.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday 3rd June 2020 WE ADVISE HON: LUSAMBO TO STOP TAKING HIS ANTAGONISTIC BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS YOUNG PEOPLE. WE as an organization with a strategic focus to promote young people’s participation in the governance of the country are saddened and seriously concerned with the position taken by Hon: Lusambo to use threats on young people with divergent views over the Governance of this Country and it should be condemned with the serious contempt it deserves. Young people have a right to...