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Zambia First Lady calls for end of sexual harassment at workplace, demands equal pay

The First lady made the call when she spoke at a side event on “Elimination of Violence against Women in the Work Place” organized by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), UN Women, Zambian Mission to the UN and ZONTA International

The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia Esther Lungu has called for adoption of sound work place policies that will ensure elimination of all forms of gender based violence, particularly sexual harassment, from workplaces. Mrs. Lungu said there was need to ensure equal pay and remuneration for women and…

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Empowering rural women will lead to agric growth, poverty eradication – Zambia First Lady

Mrs Lungu was the keynote speaker at a side-event co-organised by FAO, IFAD, WFP, UN Women, the EU and the Permanent Mission of Slovak to the UN under the theme: “Step It Up Together with Rural Women to End Hunger and Poverty” on the first-day of the 61st Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW61)

First Lady of Zambia Esther Lungu says ending poverty in Zambia and other developing countries will depend on the attention given to rural women, who are the primary agents of change in the fight against hunger and poverty in their communities. Mrs. Lungu said empowering rural women would lead to…

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First Lady Esther Lungu arrives in New York, optimistic to use UN conference to lobby for resources to support women and girls’ empowerment in Zambia

The First Lady will participate in the largest annual women’s gathering, which draws hundreds of participants

The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia Mrs Esther Lungu arrived in New York on Saturday, and expressed optimism that her high-profile engagements at the Sixty-First session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW61) will help Zambia mobilise resources for women and girls’ empowerment. Mrs. Lungu –…

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Zambia calls for increased international cooperation to achieve sustainable transportation

Speaking at the World Bank’s briefing on the Sustainable Mobility for all Initiative in New York, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim Ms. Christine Kalamwina said there was need to build momentum and synergies on the importance of sustainable transportation

Zambia has called for increased international cooperation to achieve sustainable transportation at national and regional level. Speaking at the World Bank’s briefing on the Sustainable Mobility for all Initiative in New York, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim Ms. Christine Kalamwina…

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Landlocked Developing countries meet incoming UN chief António Guterres

Secretary General Designate assured landlocked developing countries of his unwavering commitment to support their development needs

Zambia’s Ambassador to the United Nations and fellow ambassadors of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) this week held discussions with the UN Secretary-General designate António Guterres and his deputy Amina J. Muhammad, focusing on the developmental needs of LLDCs. Mr. Guterres and Mrs. Muhammad – the Minister of Environment of Nigeria,…

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Let’s exploit renewable energy potential of landlocked developing countries – Zambia

Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Her Excellency Dr. Mwaba Kasese-Bota, who chairs the LLDCs Group, was speaking at the just-concluded High-Level Seminar in Vienna, Austria focusing on “Accelerating Sustainable Energy for all in Landlocked Developing Countries through Innovative Partnerships”

The Chairperson of the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC) says the 15-nation group holds great potential for the production of renewable energy, and called for more investment in the sector. Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Her Excellency Dr. Mwaba Kasese-Bota, who chairs the LLDCs Group, was speaking at the…

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Zambia highlights key essentials to Africa’s development

Zambia made the remarks at the just-concluded Africa-week joint debate on New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), focusing on the progress in implementation and international support as well as on the decade to roll back malaria in developing countries, particularly in Africa

Zambia says sustainable trade, infrastructure development, gender equality and empowerment, peace, health and education are among key prerequisites to the development of Africa. Zambia made the remarks at the just-concluded Africa-week joint debate on New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), focusing on the progress in implementation and international support as well…

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Lombe commends UN for mobilising int’l support to LLDCs

Mr. Lombe said over the past 15 years, there had been increased visibility and international recognition of the challenges and special needs of the LLDCs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Ambassador Chalwe Lombe has commended United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) for the mobilization of international support and resources for the benefit of the LLDCs. Speaking on behalf of…

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PS Lombe urges LLDCs to reform economies

Mr. Lombe said this when he addressed the Fifteenth Annual Ministerial Meeting of LLDCs Foreign Affairs Ministers, under the theme: “Harnessing Coherence in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Vienna Platform of Action”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Ambassador Chalwe Lombe has urged Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) continuously reform their economies to the dictates of times, taking into account transport-related obstacles, and improving the productive capacities. Mr. Lombe said this when he addressed the Fifteenth Annual Ministerial Meeting of LLDCs Foreign Affairs…

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UN Secretary-General congratulates Zambia on peaceful elections

A message from the Office of the Spokesperson of Mr. Ban stated that the Secretary-General recalls Zambia’s history of peaceful elections, and the democratic transition he witnessed when he visited the country in 2012

The Secretary-General of the United Nations His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki Moon has congratulated the people of Zambia for the peaceful and orderly presidential, parliamentary and local government elections, as well as the referendum on the Bill of Rights, held on 11 August.  A message from the Office of the…