Friday, March 29, 2024

President Lungu congratulated for being appointed He For She campaign promoter

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President Lungu with Dr Ngosa Simbyakula at KK international airport
President Lungu with Dr Ngosa Simbyakula at KK international airport

Government has congratulated President Edgar Lungu on his appointment as promoter for the “He For She” Campaign, a United Nations women movement for gender equality.

The United Nations has appointed President Lungu as promoter for the campaign in recognition of his contribution and commitment to women empowerment.

Chief Government Spokesperson, Chishimba Kambwili, says the appointment of President Lungu to the high profile global responsibility is not only well deserved, but also a source of immense pride and honour to the nation.

Mr Kambwili, who is also Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, stated that the appointment is also a sign of the confidence the international community has in Zambia’s political and governance system that has placed gender equality at the centre of national development.

He said government is proud that since coming into office six months ago, President Lungu, like his predecessor, the late President Michael Sata, has shown unprecedented commitment to the gender agenda by appointing more women to various positions of influence.

He said the President has appointed women to positions that include the first ever female republican Vice President, Inonge Wina and the Chief Justice, Ireen Mambilima, among others.

Mr Kambwili said government has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality by creating more and equal space for women participation in national affairs.

This is according to a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday by Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Chief government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili.

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  1. This is about Transgender men like Bruce Jenner who changed from being a man to become a women. This is for homosexuals. Soon Homosexuals will be getting married legally in Zambia.

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