NGOCC raises concern over abuse of women in politics
The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations' Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has expressed concern that women seeking political office in Zambia continue to face intimidation, abuse and unequal treatment despite constitutional efforts to increase female representation. Speaking on the Tuesday audition of the burning issue theĀ NGOCC Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe said women candidates are still subjected to personal attacks and political pressure that discourage them from participating in leadership. Ms. Katebe said while the constitutional provision for proportional representation is a step in […]
