Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza has called on men to take a leading role in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
The media reports that Mr Mwanza made the appeal when he officiated at the “Men as Allies” launch during the commemoration of International Men’s Day in Kitwe.
He said the Men as Allies initiative, will place men at the center of the response, positioning them as allies in efforts to prevent and end violence against women and girls.
And Director for Gender Rights Protection, Nchimunya Nkombo, said active involvement by both men and women is critical to reducing cases of Gender Based Violence countrywide.
Meanwhile, Radical Entrepreneur and Influencer Dumisan Ncube challenged men to prioritise a positive mindset for development noting that a positive mindset is essential in addressing social and economic inequalities.
