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Commemorating International Women’s Day 2026

The International Women’s Day 2026,dialogue and engagement Forum was held under the theme “Give to Gain: Accelerating Gender Equality through Collaborative and Intentional Support for Women in the 2026 Elections and Beyond.”

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  • Just City
  • Social Economic Justice
  • Event
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The Lobito Corridor, Infrastructure and Urban Transformation

The development of the Lobito Corridor, connecting Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Atlantic port of Lobito in Angola, represents a transformative initiative with far-reaching implications for development.

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  • News
  • Event
  • Youth Leadership Development Programme

Youth Leadership Development Program YLDP 2025

The Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) is designed to enhance leadership capacities of emerging youth leaders by equipping them with a unique set of skills required to better achieve their aspirations and fulfil their desired...

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  • News
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  • Trade Union Cooperation

Promoting Gender Justice in Trade Unions

There is great importance in strengthening partnerships and advocacy for gender justice through collaboration between unions and civil society.

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  • News
  • Event
  • Social Economic Justice

Social Economic Forum: The Basic Income Grant (BIG) – Lessons from Namibia and South Africa

Namibia’s Otjivero pilot project and South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, alongside the broader discussion of a universal or basic income grant, provide valuable insights into the potential, challenges, and...

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  • Event

Kitwe Urban Development Forum: Waste Management in Informal Settlements in Kitwe

Effective waste management in Kitwe’s informal settlements requires a multi-stakeholder approach that combines community engagement, and affordable infrastructure and solutions. Addressing these challenges can improve public health,...

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  • Programme Social Compact and Social Justice

Social protection Week in Zambia

The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), officially launched the 2025 National Social Protection Policy on 27 March 2025. The policy adopts a comprehensive life-cycle approach,...

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  • Country Programme Zambia

Empowering Women: Championing Political Participation and Electoral Rights for 2026 and Beyond

As Zambia approaches the 2026 general elections, the Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) in partnership with Friedrich Ebert Foundation Zambia Office convened a  dialogue platform under the theme “Championing Women’s Political...

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