First Lady Thandiwe Banda says there is need for Zambians to shift from mere talk to positive action in matters of women empowerment.
Mrs. Banda said this in Lusaka today when she met Gender in Development Division (GIDD) officials and Corporate Executives at State house.
The first lady said as Zambia prepares to hosts the national conference for women in January 2011, it is important to realize the harsh realities that women undergo in various aspects of life.
She said it is high time that society begins to appreciate women adding that with the upcoming conference, affirmative action should be taken in alleviating the sufferings of women.
And GIDD Permanent Secretary Gabriel Kaunda said the forthcoming conference would create an opportunity for women in rural areas to share their experiences.
Mr. Kaunda said the conference would attract about 1, 500 participants from across the Sub region of which 500 will be drawn from the rural areas in all the 72 districts of the country.
The conference whose theme is “women’s empowerment, leadership development, maternal health and climate change,” is slated for Lusaka from January 11 to 14 2011.
[ QFM ]
Oh dear, even more talking about the need for action.
pa nambala wanu :d
First tell chi Bwezani to shift from mere talk to positive action in matters of national interest like corruption!!!