By Women’s Land and Resource Rights (WLR²) Platform “One woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes” United Nations 2024. This is an alarming reminder of the escalating global crisis of gender-based violence (GBV). In Zambia, GBV cases surged by 28% in 2023, with 42,965 incidents reported. The Natural Resource Management (NRM) sector, deeply rooted in rural areas, remains particularly vulnerable to GBV due to entrenched social norms that perpetuate gender inequalities and violence. These norms restrict women’s decision-making, limit access to resources, and expose them to abuse, including economic and physical violence. Women also face limited job opportunities in male-dominated sectors, burdened by family responsibilities and insufficient spousal or family support. During the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, the Women’s Land and Resource Rights (WLR²) Platform urges greater attention and action to address GBV in Zambia’s NRM sectors. Traditional and systemic barriers, including cultural norms, discriminatory policies, and unequal access to resources exacerbate […]
United in the Fight Against Gender Based Violence: 16 Days of Activism against GBV in Natural Resource Management
