Today, as we launch the O3 program we celebrate a milestone in adolescent health. The program will equip young people with life skills & health education to navigate their journeys safely & confidently. #O3Zambia #adolescenthealth

Together, we are positively impacting the lives of young people through the provision of life skills and health education across Zambia. The O3 Zambia program is dedicated to improving the education and health outcomes for learners in #Zambia. #EducationforAll #Healthandwelbeing

Through UNESCO and UNAIDS, proud to have organized an impactful outreach engagement for girls at Lusaka Girls Secondary School & an inspirational football tournament at Bauleni Grounds with Zambian and Bay FC Soccer star Racheal Kundananji as part of the #16DaysOfActivism

Football teaches us teamwork, resilience, and strength - qualities essential in the fight against HIV/AIDS and GBV. Let’s raise awareness and promote respect on and off the field. Thank you Racheal Kundananji! #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #UNAIDS

Today, we unveiled Bay FC and Zambian soccer star Racheal Kundananji as Education Plus Ambassador in Zambia. Racheal will promote gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, quality education and help prevent HIV infections, fight GBV & sexual violence.

Happening Now...UN Zambia family joins Her Honour the Vice-President of Zambia Mrs W.K. Mutale Nalumango at the International Women's Day celebrations in #Lusaka. #IWD2025

At the International Women's Day celebrations in #Lusaka, we noted that GBV contributes negatively to economic devpt, leading to high poverty levels, income inequalities & loss of equal opportunities among women and girls. #IWD2025

Today, UNESCO Zambia Team Lead Alice Saili delivered remarks on behalf of the Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali at the #IWD2025 celebrations in Lusaka with the Vice-President MutaleNalumango as the Guest of Honor. Let us together push the boundaries for all women & girls.

📢 A historic moment as the Zambia Police Service launches its 1st-ever Comms Strategy! With UNDP Zambia's support & partners thru the #DSZProject, the strategy will boost transparency, public trust & engagement in law enforcement—paving the way for accountable policing. 🚔💬

Had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker at the 2025 SHE Economist Conference at the Copperbelt University last weekend. It was inspiring to engage with some of the brightest minds and future leaders. Grateful for the insightful discussions and the energy of SHE Economists!

Honored to welcome a dear former colleague, H.E. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO for @NEPADAgency, to the UN House today and appreciate her time to meet the UN Country Team. Together, we can do more to achieve sustainable development.

Happening now! UNESCO workshop to empower SADC higher education institutions! Enhancing capabilities in assessment methodologies, curriculum devpt, & quality enhancement strategies for Quality Assurance personnel, academics, and stakeholders. #CapacityBuilding

Excited to have launched the UN Zambia Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supporters initiative on 17.06.2025! These inspiring individuals will champion the SDGs and help amplify UN Zambia’s work around the SDGs. Proud to have been part of the team that led this initiative.

When leadership listens, change begins. 💬 Yesterday's fruitful dialogue with Muchinga Province PS & Provincial heads of govt departments lit the path for action under #SpotlightInitiative 2.0. Together, turning conversations into community-powered solutions to end GBV. 💜🌍

Under the shade of tradition, a bold step forward. #SpotlightInitiative 2.0 was warmly received by Chief Nkula, reaffirming the key role of traditional leaders in building safer, more inclusive communities for women & girls. Spotlight in Zambia is funded by the Govt of Ireland.

Official titles met community voices in Chinsali. 🤝 The District Commissioner & Town Clerk welcomed the #SpotlightInitiative 2.0 with open arms, affirming that partnerships at every level are key to ending GBV from the ground up. #SpotlightEndViolence

Championing youth leadership & creating platforms to empower the next gen: Great engagement by UNESCO’s Alice Mwewa Saili & @chal_zed of UNDP with female students from UNZA & other universities on “Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges.” Powerful initiative by UNZA YUNA & Copper Rose.

Great exchange with Prof. Mohamed Janabi, the new WHO Regional Director for Africa, and the UN Country Team ahead of the 75th WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Lusaka. Together, we are committed to advancing health for all across the continent. (#RC75AFRO) 🌍🤝

Every step matters in the fight against non-communicable diseases! The UN family proudly joined the #WalkTheTalk ahead of the 75th World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee meeting. Together, let’s keep the momentum for a healthier, stronger world. 🌍 #HealthForAll”