The project is wellstructured with a good curriculum and we have a holistic approach. After zambia gained its independence from the united kingdom in 1964, the kaunda administration moved towards a oneparty system and central planning. There is scope for increasing donor investments in womens economic empowerment. Need to mainstream gender equality into all policies. Zambias minister of gender, victoria kalima, says the right to life, to freedom of thought and expression and to equality before the law are being compromised by acts of gbv. Pdf history lessons for gender equality from the zambian. According to the world economic forums global gender gap index for 2015, zambia is ranked 116, out of 145 countries. The mission for gender equality and equity needs to be aligned to this landscape. Finally, the study concluded that though the rcz played a significant role in the fight against gender inequality in zambia, it concentrated much at the congregational level other than the community or country level. In particular, the recent anti gender based violence act has been hailed as a huge step for gender equality, and was heavily supported by donors. General powers of minister for achieving gender equity and equality part iii. Ms kalima has called on african governments to begin considering setting up financial system that would support and fund women nominated by the.
Nondiscrimination and equality before the law 12 4. Superiority of act part ii gender principles, policies and measures 4. Ngos and donor agencies, gender has increasingly come to the fore. This limitation was partly attributed to the financial. The aim was to accelerate the 2030 agenda for sustainable development by ending all forms of gender discrimination and achieving global equality in areas such as education. An introduction to gender we are surrounded by gender lore from the time we are very small. Undp has made gender equality central to its work and weve seen remarkable progress in the past 20 years. Education from a gender equality perspective with final photos. The zambia strategic country gender assessment zscga is a collaborative effort between the world bank, government of zambia and zambian gender experts. They will also be accountable for gender equality results. The gender audit utilised a gender mainstreaming and empowerment framework.
Gender and empowerment framework the claim that gendersensitive empowerment closes the gender equality gap demands some measure of proof. Gender equality is a goal that has been accepted by governments and international organizations. This is no easy task given that no one factor leads to empowerment, nor is the process of empowerment necessarily linear. Wedge womens entrepreneurship development and gender equality. Analysing and presenting statistics with a gender lens. Mar 25, 2019 because zambia has so many issues with gender equality, you do actually feel like you are making a difference.
The evaluation suggests that undps contribution to the fight against hivaids has been particularly notable. Zambia s population trends by sex, 2012, 20 and 2014 7 figure 3. Zambia ranks in worst 30 countries 7th march 2016 as we prepare to celebrate the public holiday of international womens day tomorrow under the theme of 5050 by 2030, we must reflect on the uphill battle women face in this country for equal opportunity. To attain its vision of full gender equality the government has adopted and will fully implement the national gender policy. In particular, the recent anti genderbased violence act has been hailed as a huge step for gender equality, and was heavily supported by donors. It is everpresent in conversation, humor, and conflict, and it is called upon to explain everything from driving styles to food preferences. Pdf this article explores the historical causes and consequences of gender divisions of labour in the zambian copperbelt.
Trends in infant mortality rate by sex, zambia, 20012014. Donors have certainly pushed for policies and changes in legislation. Gender parity index for grades 17 and 8 12, zambia, 20112014 9 figure 3. Womens poverty and lack of power is attributed to zambias poor economic situation, socially ascribed gender roles and womens limited access to the factors of. Importance of gender equality in the society is the key to the social development of the country. Gender and empowerment framework the claim that gender sensitive empowerment closes the gender equality gap demands some measure of proof. This report was developed for usaids office of women in development by the equate project, management systems international prime contractor. Zambias population trends by sex, 2012, 20 and 2014 7 figure 3. The gender equity and equality act, 2015 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Tracking gender equality policies in africa some african countries have however been successful in fast tracking gender equality policies in education. Dec 22, 2014 the zambian government has recognised the need for equal and full participation of women and men at all levels of national development. This ngp therefore provides a new framework for gender equality and equity. Lusaka, jun 29 2010 ips despite the adoption almost a decade ago of a national gender policy that aims to ensure fair participation of men and women in the development process, most of the zambian governments policies still remain gender blind, say civil society and womens rights associations.
This act may be cited as the gender equity and equality. Gender equality and equity gender equality denotes women having the same opportunities in life as men, including the ability to participate in the public sphere gender equity denotes the equivalence in life outcomes for women and men, recognising their different needs and interests, and requiring a redistribution of power and resources. Global gender gap report 2020 world economic forum. Because zambia has so many issues with gender equality, you do actually feel like you are making a difference. The women of mambwe gather for gender equality in zambia. Economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival and political empowerment. The formulation of a national gender policy was subjected to a comprehensive consultative process with various. The normative content of the right to equality and nondiscrimination 11 4. Trends in infant mortality rate by sex, zambia, 20012014 figure 3.
The land sector, however, does not receive much donor support. In the republic of zambia hereinafter referred to as zambia, there exists a deeprooted concept of an unequal gender relationship in which men are considered to be superior to women. An overview of womens work and employment in zambia. Educating females and males produces similar increases in their subsequent earnings and expands future opportunities and choices for both boys and girls. Key challenges in zambia are the lack of enforcement of the law and culture of impunity for perpetrators of violence against women. The world organisation against torture reports that. Second, crosscountry studies are typically silent on the mechanisms that drive or affect the relationship between gender inequality and development, and identifying these. Zambia, in particular, has a long way to go in achieving these. Education from a gender equality perspective 1 executive summary education is universally acknowledged to benefit individuals and promote national development. It is enshrined in international agreements and commitments. An act to establish the gender equity and equality commission and provide for its functions and powers.
Between 1990 and 2018, zambias life expectancy at birth increased 14. Despite the legal commitment to gender equality at the international, regional and national levels, women and girls in zimbabwe continue to face a myriad of challenges in the political, social and economic spheres as a consequence of gender inequalities and imbalances. Domestic legal framework on the right to equality and nondiscrimination 4. Now in its 14th year, the global gender gap report 2020 benchmarks 153 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions. This is why zambia adopted the first national gender policy ngp in 2000 to enable both women and men to participate in the development process at all levels, to ensure sustainable development. Education from a gender equality perspective with final. And these are not just words, there is a meaning behind it. Lower priority was given to gender equality in the economic and productive sectors than in all sectors combined including social. Women and men in zambia acknowledgments the international training programs itp aim on supporting gender equality through the production of gender statistics has enabled the production of this booklet. This biased view regarding gender equality originates from not only traditional cultural and social norms but also from the. Does gender inequality hinder development and economic growth. Ending all discrimination against women and girls is not only a basic human right, its crucial for sustainable future.
Women and men in zambia gender equality in general, gender equality is achieved when women and men, girls and boys, have equal rights, life prospects and opportunities, and the power to shape their own lives and contribute to society. Achieving gender equality, womens empowerment and strengthening development cooperation printed at the united nations, new york 1050143december 20102,105 usd 32. Responsibility for the implementation of the national gender policy lies with all stakeholders identifi ed in chapter 5. Trends in child mortality rate by sex, zambia, 20012014. Does gender inequality hinder development and economic.
The formulation of a national gender policy was subjected to a comprehensive consultative process with various stakeholders. Gender equity cannot be achieved in the absence of proactive policies, and such policies have to be mainstreamed into every sector and programme, the various impediments that prevent women from participating fully and equitably in development have to be removed, sheeba zulu, a lusakabased womens rights activist says. Zambias progress on gender equality is being analysed by looking at two international level indices. Many development partners concerned with gender issues and. The undp global gender equality strategy 200820 is grounded in the premise that the development of equality between men and women, or gender equality is absolutely indivisible from undp human development goal of real improvements in peoples lives and the choices and opportunities open to them. It outlines zimbabwes vision for a gender just society and how the. Gender equity and equality gender equality means the state of being equal in terms of enjoyment of rights, treatment, quantity or. History lessons for gender equality from the zambian copperbelt. How african policies are promoting gender equality in.
Between 1990 and 2018, zambias hdi value increased 39. Angola and malawi show losses due to inequality of 31. Look at the economic and social life of the countries that have human and gender rights issues, on the contrary, look at nordic countries. Critics say the most glaring of these policies is the countrys. However, when the value is discounted for inequality, the hdi falls to 0.
The zambian government has recognised the need for equal and full participation of women and men at all levels of national development. The zambia strategic country gender assessment zscga is the principal means by which zambia and the bank, and other development partners, participate in a collaborative process to. Gender inequalities and imbalances have continued to hinder zambias development efforts and its ability to attain the millennium development goals mdgs. This means that zambia is rated among the worst 30 countries with the highest levels of gender inequality in the whole world. The government of the republic of zambia strongly believes that gender equality, the empowerment of women and development are closely. The continued existence of gender inequality in zambia attributes to the gap.
In october 2014 the council welcomed the gender equality action plan3 and approved its implementation4. A focus on gender parity allows for the identification of numerical gaps between women and men, girls and boys in terms of their participation in the education system, whether as students, teachers. The team appreciates the invaluable technical inputs that many stakeholders brought to the assessment. Oct 11, 2017 tracking gender equality policies in africa some african countries have however been successful in fast tracking gender equality policies in education. In addition, this years report examines gender gap prospects in the professions of the future. It focuses on a gender analysis of work and employment. The sustainable development goals sdgs make an important initial step in connecting water, sanitation and hygiene sdg6 and gender equality and empowerment sdg5 through target 6. In zambia for instance, thanks to the forum for african women educationalists fawe and its advocacy on promoting girls education as a human right, the government rolled out the reentry. Gender equity and equality national assembly of zambia.
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