By Beatrice Chabaya
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritize gender-responsive and inclusive social protection, with a focus on improving livelihood opportunities for women and girls.
Speaking when she officially opened the Social Protection Inter-Agency Cooperation Board (SPIAC-B) meeting in Lusaka, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Ms Angela Kawandami emphasized the importance of considering the different experiences of men and women in the design, implementation, and monitoring of social protection programs.
Zambia is hosting the SPIAC-B meeting from January 27 to 30, 2025, which aims to discuss and share knowledge, experiences, and skills on advancing gender-responsive and inclusive social protection.
Ms Kawandami acknowledged that extending coverage and adequacy of inclusive and comprehensive social protection for women and girls remains essential for achieving sustainable development goals on eradicating poverty and achieving gender equality.
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