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Nearly Half of Zambian Women Face Gender Violence

1/30/2026

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The 2024 Demographic and Health Survey in Zambia finds nearly half of women have faced gender-based violence (GBV), with underreporting likely increasing the total.
Thandiwe Zulu, a survivor, escaped a decade of abuse, illustrating the personal toll of gender-based violence.
Vice President Mutale Nalumango calls for cultural change and women’s empowerment as activists work to change norms.
Digital platforms raise awareness and support survivors, fueling a growing movement against GBV.

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Story summary

The 2024 Demographic and Health Survey in Zambia finds nearly half of women have faced gender-based violence (GBV), with underreporting likely increasing the total.
Thandiwe Zulu, a survivor, escaped a decade of abuse, illustrating the personal toll of gender-based violence.
Vice President Mutale Nalumango calls for cultural change and women’s empowerment as activists work to change norms.
Digital platforms raise awareness and support survivors, fueling a growing movement against GBV.