Appointment of Hon. Wina a welcome move- WfC
The appointment of Her Hon. Mrs Inonge Wina, Vice President of Zambia to the position of Minister of National Planning is a welcome move because it will ensure gender responsive planning in Zambia.
Women for Change (WfC) further calls on H.E. President Edgar Lungu to appoint more women to the remaining ministerial positions to address the wide gender equality gap in the Zambian Cabinet.
Meanwhile WfC would like to express its displeasure at the continued stereotyping of women as evident in allegations by some sections of society that the Vice President is too old for the task. Such allegations are highly gender insensitive considering that there are many old male politicians about whom no such remarks have been made.
Women for Change therefore reiterates its position that there is need for everyone to promote a society where there is gender equality and therefore commends all efforts aimed at achieving equal representation in decision making positions.
Lumba Siyanga
Executive Director
Women for Change
8 October 2015
The appointment of Her Hon. Mrs Inonge Wina, Vice President of Zambia to the position of Minister of National Planning is a welcome move because it will ensure gender responsive planning in Zambia.
Women for Change (WfC) further calls on H.E. President Edgar Lungu to appoint more women to the remaining ministerial positions to address the wide gender equality gap in the Zambian Cabinet.
Meanwhile WfC would like to express its displeasure at the continued stereotyping of women as evident in allegations by some sections of society that the Vice President is too old for the task. Such allegations are highly gender insensitive considering that there are many old male politicians about whom no such remarks have been made.
Women for Change therefore reiterates its position that there is need for everyone to promote a society where there is gender equality and therefore commends all efforts aimed at achieving equal representation in decision making positions.
Lumba Siyanga
Executive Director
Women for Change
8 October 2015