Zambia National Women’s lobby -ZNWL -Lusaka District

24/12/2025

The ZNWL, with support from the Women and Girls Fund, has begun implementing a project to contribute to the increased representation and meaningful participation of women in leadership and decision making processes.
The project, titled “Empowering Women for Effective Participation in Political processes at Local and National level seeks to strengthen the capacities of women aspiring leaders to enable increased effective participation of women in politics.
This project is being implemented in Central and Lusaka Province, targeting three districts: Kabwe, Mkushi and Lusaka.
In the past few weeks, ZNWL engaged stakeholders through planning meetings in the target areas. Capacity building of ZNWL structures in the target areas. Capacity building of identified aspiring female leaders in the target areas. And rapid survey assessment was also conducted.
The focus areas of the project are;
* Capacity building of potential women aspiring leaders,
* Advocacy and engagement of key duty bearers and political leaders.
* Build community support for women's leadership through profiling, radio programmes and community engagements.

# Fostering an inclusive governance environment.
# Increased women's political participation.

24/12/2025

The Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) hosted a two-day workshop at the Best Western Plus Hotel from 19–20 December 2025.

The workshop marked the presentation of the project framework titled “Empowering Women for Effective Participation in Political Processes at the Local and National Levels.” ZNWL remains committed to its vision of a nation in which women and girls are meaningfully represented and actively engaged in leadership and decision-making at all levels.

Supported by the Women and Girls Fund, the project is being implemented in Lusaka, Kabwe, and Mkushi, with the objective of addressing systemic barriers to women’s political participation. Key interventions include capacity building, strategic advocacy with political party leadership, and community sensitization, all aimed at promoting inclusive governance and strengthening democratic participation in Zambia.

23/12/2025

The Zambia National women’s lobby (ZNWL) was represented at “The youth Engagement Event “. On the 19th of December 2025 at civic center-Nakatindi hall.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) hosted a youth engagement meeting with youths from Chawama Constituency under the theme, “Youth Participation in the Electoral Process.”

The meeting aimed to empower youth to engage in constructive discussions on the electoral process, create a safe environment for addressing the causes of violence, and work together on initiatives to prevent violence during elections.

Assistant Lusaka District Electoral Officer (A-DEO), Mr. Victor Kagoli, emphasized that young people are not merely participants in elections; they are decision-makers, advocates, and architects of a brighter future. We no longer regard youth as tomorrow’s leaders, because tomorrow is already here. This is why the Commission has been intentional in implementing policies that empower young people at every stage of the electoral process.

During a presentation delivered by the Human Rights Commission, Mr. Mweelwa Muleya highlighted the fundamental rights that participants hold within the electoral process. He underscored the importance of safeguarding these rights as a cornerstone of democratic governance, emphasizing that every eligible citizen must be empowered to engage freely, fairly, and meaningfully in shaping the nation’s future.

The polls will take place from 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours on Thursday, 15th January, 2025.

20/11/2025

Violence and Intimidation Deter Women from Politics.
The ZNWL warns that escalating political tensions are significantly undermining women's participation in politics and public life. Fear of violence, ridicule, and harassment acts as a major deterrent, effectively silencing women. We demand that the Government and political parties safeguard the democratic space and ensure women can participate without fear of harm.

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

15/09/2025

Today marked the first day of the Non-Governmental Gender Organization’s Coordinating Council-NGOCC’s 40th anniversary exhibition, celebrating four decades of empowering women and shaping Zambia’s gender agenda, was a success.

THE EXHIBITION IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC!

📍venue:NGOCC SECRETARIAT
🗓️ Date:September 15-18,2025