Zambian women seeking political office faced demands for sexual favours, official reveals
Aspiring female Zambian politicians were asked for sexual favours, official says
Summary
A Zambian official has revealed that women aspiring to enter politics were solicited for sexual favours, in a disturbing disclosure that activists warn will deter women from seeking public office. The reports compound existing challenges in closing Zambia's wide gender gap in political representation. Women's rights campaigners say such abuse must be addressed urgently to enable genuine female participation in democracy.
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These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.