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Violence against women occurs in a variety of forms in Zambia. According to the Zambian Demographic and Health Survey of 2007, 47% of Zambian women have been victims of physical violence, and 10% have been victims of sexual violence. [8] Girls are particularly vulnerable to harassment or violence during their commute to school. [8]
Last year, an American tourist died after an "aggressive" bull elephant attacked a vehicle during a tour at Kafue National Park in Zambia. The 80-year-old woman was in the vehicle with other ...
One example is the Zambia National Women's Lobby that has been at the forefront of advocating for women's political participation and representation. Through its various programs and initiatives, it has managed to increase the number of women in politics and decision-making positions, thereby giving women a voice in the political arena.
Human rights in Zambia are addressed in Zambia's constitution. However, the Zambia 2012 Human Rights Report of the United States Department of State (one of the United States' Country Reports on Human Rights Practices ) noted that in general, the government's human rights record remained poor. [ 1 ]
An 80-year-old American woman was killed during a wildlife safari in Zambia after an “aggressive” bull elephant “unexpectedly” charged at the vehicle, the tour operators said.. The ...
Bruce Mwape was accused of coercing players into having sex The coach of the Zambia team preparing to make its The post Coach of Zambia Women’s World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct ...
In Zambia, abortion is legal if the pregnancy would threaten the mother's life or physical or mental health or those of existing children, or if it would cause a birth defect. Zambia has one of the most permissive abortion laws in Africa, though its restrictions limit access. The Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Act, passed in 1972, legalizes ...
Dora Moono Nyambe — an influencer known for teaching hundreds of students, opening a school in Zambia and promoting her humanitarian efforts to millions of people on TikTok — has died. She was 32.