Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has expressed concern that many women are not financially stable and are unable to fight issues of gender based violence (GBV).
Mrs. Nalumango said it is encouraging the church continues to empower women in different fields, including upholding Christian principles and values.
The Vice President said this in a speech read for her by Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata during the commemoration of the 2022 World Day of Prayer.
The 2022 World Day of Prayer was held under the theme “I know the plans I have for you” quoted from the book of Jeremiah 29 vs 1-14 in Lusaka today.
Mrs. Nalumango said it is pleasing that the World Day of Prayer organization has been combining prayer and women empowerment programmes.
“I am glad to note that your works speak volumes about your commitment to the service of God,” she said.
She reiterated government’s commitment to supporting women countrywide to enhance equal partnership in national development.
Mrs. Nalumango has since advised women to take advantage of government programmes such as the women and youth empowerment programmes.
She said she was happy that the church has continued to empower women and the needy people in the society.
Mrs. Nalumango noted that government is aware of the challenges that women face in upholding morals and ethics among children.
“I call upon women to ensure that structures are promoted in churches to uphold Christian values and principles in order to sustain the integrity of Zambia that has been declared a Christian nation,” she said.
She further observed that the World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical worldwide programme of Christian women of many traditions who come together once each year.
“Through the day, the women of the world affirm the co-existence of prayer and action which are inseparable as they both have great influence in the global community today,” she said.
And World Day of Prayer President, Queen Chilobwa said the church should not stop praying for peace and unity.
Mrs. Chilobwa said the world day of prayer, which is this year being spearheaded by the women of England, Wales and Ireland, is being commemorated in 172 other countries.
World Day of Prayer is celebrated on the first Friday of March each year to encourage Christian women to engage in personal prayer and lead communal prayer within their mission auxiliaries and associations.
It is believed that women have a strong sense of identification with the needs of other women and children and are better suited to provide the appropriate support.
Since 1861, despite strong resistance from the all-male mission boards, women have established a number of effective boards for foreign and home missions working directly with and for women and children.
The World Day of Prayer is an initiative which aims to make the lives of women and children easier by offering resources and support.
Many women today are husband beaters.
@ De Javu: for once , have you ever spoken anything sensible on this site ayi? Ichi chi muntu nicho funta. Nichi chainama ex patient ask Kaizer Zulu when he was working there. He ll tell u, yes I know this nong.
Chishimba Kambwili…….kikkikiki
Nothing has changed since you came into govt……We are still working up at 04 to go and buy umusalu for resale at Soweto.
Your situation madam has stabilised. We can tell from your dressing. Your wardrobe is changed. Big difference between January 2021 and Today.
A mix of western values and African values is part of the GBV challenge. This explains why divorce especially young married couple is high. They fight over what i think is obvious. Who should be head of a family ?
Madam Vice President – When are transporters who have not been paid going to be paid – Answer, SOON.Madam Vice President – When is CDF going to be disbursed -Answer.SOON. Madam Vice President – When is the Simon Mwewa Market going to be opened – Answer,SOON.Madam Vice President – When are the 44,000 civil servants going to be employed – Answer In this years budget.Those are the answers in parliament and unfortunately our MPs are not even tactical when asking questions to say Madam Vice President I am asking for a date when such a thing is going to happen
At least many women have a man to lean on but men don’t have anybody. They’re on their own and women leave them after squandering their money. Women must learn to be grateful
@2 Step aside…I don’t respond to imbeciles.
Speak for yourself. My wlfe is stable and so are my daughters. Let those women stop playing on ticktock and do something meaningful with their lives. I m very strict in my household
To day, you encourage Christian values, a few days ago you supported polygamy and abortion. Be glad and enjoy three meals a day for five years starting August 2021. Useless youths will again sleep at the polls and give you another five years. This is who we are and no more than that.
ABORTION IS A PERSONAL CHOICE
IT’S A KNOW FACT THAT THE MAJORITY OF WOMEN ARE SUPPRESSED BY THEIR MEN
AT HOME AND IN THE WORK PLACE