It is observed that the process of developing an up-to-date National Policy on Education that reflects the true principles of IE has taken very long. This is also in light of the fact that there has been inadequate teaching and learning materials for learners with disabilities in schools and higher learning institutions; learners with disabilities, in particular those who are…
05/04/2024 A range of Zambian organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and other civil society organizations (CSOs) – who early in March this year made submissions to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the Committee) ahead of its examination of Zambia’s compliance with and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – have…
17 January 2024 NEGATIVE attitudes and perceptions toward persons with disabilities have continued to be a barrier to their quest to achieve and enjoy independent living. The case of Mr. Derick Hope Bwalya Mulipa is one of determination and inspiration in the area of financial inclusion. Derick aged 35 is visually impaired and holds a Bachelor of Art in Education…
PRESS STATEMENT For immediate release 25th October 2023. This statement is issued as a response to a judgment passed by the Supreme Court on the 25th of September 2023. The Supreme Court of Zambia has handed down a judgment ruling Katontoka (Suing on his own behalf and The Executive Director of the Mental Health Users Network of Zambia) and Waliuya…
17th April, 2023 Disability Rights Watch (DRW) wants to drop a “lighter note” from the “lighter note” His Excellence, the President Mr Hakainde Hichilema dropped last Friday. On Friday, 14th April, 2023, the President swore in the Police Inspector General and several Permanent Secretaries. During his address to the sworn in officials, the President paused on a “lighter note” a…
Press Statement For Immediate Release LUSAKA Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Disability Rights Watch joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day which falls under the theme: “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”. We acknowledge that the theme is current with developments regarding women’s inclusion in all spheres of life. But we want to stress once more…
PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release 8th September 2023 Disability Rights Watch (DRW) has hailed President Hakainde Hichilema for showing commitment towards the improvement of socio-economic conditions in the country in his address to Parliament during the third session of the opening of the thirteenth National Assembly. We commend the government for recognizing the importance of improving socio-economic conditions for…
We are delighted to announce our partnership with the Office of the Public Protector. The Public Protector is the OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION of Zambia entrusted with the mandate to promote and safeguard the interests and the rights of an individual in his or her quest to receive a “public service” that is just and fair. The institution also serves to promote…
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Ms Angela Kawandami today hosted a strategic engagement meeting between her Ministry and Disability Rights Watch to discuss the progress the country has made in realizing the rights of persons with disabilities and mainstreaming disability in government programmes. She commended Disability Rights Watch for the work it is doing through strategic…
Press Statement for Immediate Release LUSAKA Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 DRW press statement on the continuous voter registration doc DRW press statement on the continuous voter registration.pdf DRW COMMENDS ECZ FOR STARTING CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION AND CALL FOR CONTINUOUS VOTER EDUCATION TOO. Disability Rights Watch is delighted that the Electoral Commission of Zambia has finally started the continuous voter registration…
