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March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD). The day has been observed since the 1900s. On this day there are global celebrations for all the economic, social and political rights that women have fought for and achieved. Zambia joins the rest of the world in celebrating IWD under the theme “Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all”.
In March 2010, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will undertake a fifteen-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly. Emphasis will be placed on the sharing of experiences and good practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals. Member States, representatives of non-governmental organizations and of UN entities will participate in the session. A series of parallel events will provide additional opportunities for information exchange and networking.
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is seeking outside technical assistance from civil society organizations working internationally to host and serve as a Communication and Consultation Facility that will support the participation of the nongovernmental organization (NGO) delegation to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB).
The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa.
ICTs are proving to have great potential in promoting individual, community and national development. Many countries in Asia and Latin America have exploited ICTs to improve socio-economic development. Similarly, countries in Africa, Zambia inclusive, have realised the potential of ICTs in development and sustainable livelihoods.
The civil society day- march in Zambia, is an event which takes place every year in October to bring awareness to Government and stake holders and also to lobby government to work together with civil society and other stake holders in the fight against poverty. The annual event was organized by the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) and the march took place on Friday 16th October, 2009 which also marked the beginning of the Standup against poverty Campaign.
The inclusion of all stakeholders in the governance of the country and formulation of policy is very important for democracy and development. Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) would like to thank the Committee for according it an opportunity to make a submission. It is our hope that as we contribute our voice to these important issues, Government will address the areas that need to be improved to ensure equality and equity among Zambians. This memorandum is organised in accordance with the Committee’s request.
Rural Zambia Is Failing to Meet the Millennium Development Goals, Says Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD)
Lusaka, Zambia, 28 July 2009 – Recent trainings and community-based research conducted by the women’s organisation Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) revealed that most individuals in rural villages and peri urban compounds have never heard of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Fifth National Development Plan 2006 – 2010 (FNDP).
The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) originates from the Integrated Framework (IF) which was launched in 1997. It was an initiative by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Trade Center (ITC), United Nations Center for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO). The initiative was as a result of the mandate from the first WTO ministerial conference held in December 1996 in Singapore.
The IF attempted to respond to the trade development needs of least developed countries to enable them be integrated in the multilateral trading system, for them to benefit from it and be actively involved in its processes.
Following ZARD’s recent joining of the GBV prevention network which is based in Kampala, Uganda, we are pleased to make available to you a report of the activities around the 16 days of activism.
March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD). The day has been observed since the 1900s. On this day there are global celebrations for all the economic, social and political rights that women have fought for and achieved. Zambia joins the rest of the world in celebrating IWD under the theme “The Equal Sharing of Responsibilities between Women and Men Including Care Giving in the Context of HIV/AIDS.”
NGOCC preliminary analysis of the 2009 national budget has revealed a raw deal for the women of Zambia. The NGOCC gender analysis team noted with sadness that in general the increments being alluded to in the 2009 budget were actually negative increments when one takes into account the inflation rate of 16%.
Zambian government through the Gender in Development Division (GIDD) and the Ministry of Justice recently released our country’s fifth and sixth report on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
University of Zambia (UNZA) Law Students Association, with the support of the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR), will be hosting two debates next week in the area of human rights and poverty reduction.
This year’s theme for 16 days of activism against gender based violence is “Women’s rights are Human rights”.
ZARD joined the rest of the Lusaka based NGOCC member organizations in implementing various activities to commemorate the 16 days of activism against gender based violence. In the spirit of commemorating these 16 days ZARD also distributed a tool kit from the gender based violence (GBV) prevention network in Uganda which it recently joined. The tool kit consists of a press release, seminar organizing guides, quick chats, posters, purple ribbons and ledge cards all with information around 16 days of activism against gender based violence. The GBV prevention network had a regional theme – “Our Strength is the Solution: Communities can Prevent Sexual Violence”.
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