FGM Rates Rise 15% in Eight Years Despite Global Pledge
Despite a global commitment made at the United Nations General Assembly ten years ago to eliminate female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)
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Advocates Call for an End to GBV
Calls to end gender-based violence (GBV) echoed strongly at the Africa Speak Up and Heal Summit organised by the African
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Health Ministry Raises Concern Over High TB Deaths in Zambia
The Ministry of Health has raised concern over the persistently high number of tuberculosis (TB)-related deaths in Zambia, with the
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SADC Calls for Action Against Digital Violence in 16-Day Campaign
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called on Member States, technology companies, and communities to intensify efforts to combat
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Calls Grow for Global Action as Progress Stalls on Ending Violence Against Women
Violence against women and girls remains one of the world’s most persistent human rights violations, with new data showing almost
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HRC-Z Urges Disability Inclusion in Zambia’s Electoral Process
The Human Rights Commission of Zambia (HRC-Z) has called on stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation in the electoral process by
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World on Brink as Drug Resistance Surges, Experts Warn
As the world marks the approach of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025, global health experts are issuing renewed
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Over One Million Lives Saved Through HPV Vaccination, Gavi Reports
A global drive to expand access to the HPV vaccine has prevented more than one million cervical cancer deaths and
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From Emergency to Endurance: Why Investing in Permanent Water Systems Is the Smart Path to Peace
It is cheaper – and smarter – to invest in permanent water systems than to sustain expensive, temporary ones. What
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Adolescents’ Health Rights in Focus as HRC-Z Urges Immediate Action
The Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Zambia (HRC-Z), Dr Pamela Towela Sambo, has urged stakeholders to strengthen protections
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