This submission outlines the challenges in the implementation of international norms and standards and the legislation of Zambia in addressing sexual violence, discrimination, child marriage, and the right to education for pregnant girls/teenage mothers. The submission also provides recommendations to the Human Rights Council for consideration for its follow-up on the preceding review.
Submitted by: Equality Now, Young Women in Action, Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), and The Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA)