Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
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"I can confirm to you right now that I am actually receiving a lot of messages; some of them are already on record… they are reporting that they are already being asked for sexual favours in exchange for adoption [as candidates], and this is unacceptable."
— Mainga Kabika , Activist
"This situation is very troubling as it discourages many women from participating in politics, particularly as candidates."
— Beauty Katebe , Activist
Key People
Beauty Katebe chairs the board of the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council.
Mainga Kabika is the civil service head of the gender division in the president's office in Zambia.
Mutale Nalumango is the Vice-President of Zambia.
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These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
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