Routine HIV testing or “Tipima”? I am compelled to contribute on the ongoing discussion on ‘compulsory’, ‘mandatory’ or ‘routine’ testing of HIV for the purpose of reducing infections and increasing the number of those who are on treatment. Consequently, reducing the viral load on many people, thus reducing further infections. I am usually associated with issues to deal with…
THE CBR CONFERENCE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ZAMBIA TO SHARE EXPERIENCES AND BEST PRACTICES ON INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE WELLBEING OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN COMMUNITIES. YOU ARE WELL AWARE THAT THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES ESTABLISHED THE NATIONAL POLICY ON DISABILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES BEING FACED BY PERSONS…
BACKGROUND The government of the republic of Zambia has once again commenced the process of finalising the development of a comprehensive National Land Policy. The land policy development process had stalled since 2006 when the first draft was produced. A notable shortcoming of the 2006 draft as highlighted in the analysis of experts as well as civil society is the…
Disability Rights Watch Zambia Nexus Building Malambo, Road Lusaka, Zambia The Chairperson, Judicial and Legal Reform Commission, Zambia. Re: Submission to the Judicial and Legal Reform Commission INTRODUCTION Disability Rights Watch The Disability Rights Watch (DRW) is a non-profit making organization registered under the Patents and Companies Registration Agency as a company by guarantee. It was formed and…
Friday 29th January, 2016 was a special day for the people of Ngwerere, North East of Lusaka. A project was launched to promote the rights and social inclusion of children with disabilities. Supported by Disability Africa with technical support from Disability Rights Watch, the project brings together Zambian non-state actors in the area of children with disabilities to establish play…
Disability Rights Watch has developed a simple manual to guide DPO advocacy work in influencing the State and other institutions that provide public services to mainstream issues of development in all policies, laws and programmes for the purpose of enhancing full and effective inclusion of persons with disabilities. This calls for inclusive programming with adequate allocation of budgets and human…
This research paper was written by Olivier Beaubien our legal intern from McGill University in Canada following his work in Zambia. It explores critical issues of concern to ensure full compliance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities. Legal Capacity for Persons with Mental and Intellectual Disabilities in Zambia
The Government of the Republic of Zambia has finally moved the long pending Mental Health Bill for final drafting. A drafting workshop of the Bill runs from 4th August to 17th August 2015 in Chongwe district east of Lusaka. This move is the most exciting among all stakeholders who have been concerned with the issue of the Bill being finalized….
There are many issues affecting persons with disabilities in Zambia. Only a small fraction of the work force with disabilities is in both formal and informal employment. If they earn a living, the majority is in the informal agricultural sector and their income is hand-to-mouth. A lot of youths with disabilities are not in employment on the basis of…
This petition is today, the 2nd of December, 2014, submitted to the Human Rights Commission with a copy for the attention of the President of the Republic of Zambia. The petition is particularly submitted to the Human Rights Commission because it concerns different issues across all the rights of children with disabilities. It outlines the actual problems faced by children…
