Zambia
National Assembly
Specialized body - Women's caucus
Zambia Women Parliamentarians Caucus (ZWPC)
(January 1997)About
Formal or informal
Informal
The caucus is open to male MPs
Yes
The caucus is cross-party
Yes
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
Yes
Link to rules
Activities
Issues dealt with by the caucus
Commitment to promoting gender equality, especially increasing the number of women in political leadership positions, and empowering women and girls. It is also involved in pioneering judicial and educational programs for the advancement of human rights.
Other initiatives include training on gender-responsive budgeting and legislation on ending violence against women
Other initiatives include training on gender-responsive budgeting and legislation on ending violence against women
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
Yes
The caucus has a communication plan
No
Contact information for the Committee
Address
National Assembly of Zambia
P.O Box 31299,
10101 Lusaka
Zambia
Phone
+260-955794206
Fax number
+260-211292252