Mrs. Wina has however urged women in the country to be
proactive in identifying appropriate government
programmes in which they can participate and improve their
lives and their families.
She says government has taken deliberate measures by
putting in place policies and programmes that favours and
support women in various income generating ventures such
as cooperative and small scale businesses.
The Vice President said this when she officiated at the Unites
Church of Zambia (UCZ) St Andrews congregation Women
Christian Fellowship (WCF) thanksgiving service in Lusaka
today.
And Mrs. Wina urged women in the country to be active in
supporting government measures and efforts in fighting
Gender Based Violence, teenage pregnancies and early
marriages.
The Vice President has further urged women to be main
actors in the promotion of love, peace unity and hard work.
Mrs. Wina said women should continue to play a pivotal role
in fostering various social and economic developments in
ensuring that the country becomes a better place for all.
Meanwhile, United Church in Zambia (UCZ) St. Andrews
Women Christian Fellowship Convener Gertrude Simwinga
reaffirmed the church’s commitment to continue
empowering women especially the disabled in the country.
Mrs. Simwinga said church is committed to ensure that it
continues to lend a hand to the less privileged in society. ZANIS
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