Kasama, Northern Province — 29th October 2025

The Human Rights Commission of Zambia (HRC-Z), through its Northern Province Office in Kasama received and successfully investigated a complaint of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) involving a 31-year-old woman of Kasama District who had endured severe physical, emotional and economic abuse for 9 years at the hands of her husband.

Despite having reported the GBV case to police, the victim continued to be abused by her husband until the matter was brought to the attention of the Commission when swift action was taken to remove her from the abusive environment.

The Commission engaged the Zambia Police Service to ensure the victim was protected and the perpetrator arrested to face prosecution.

The Commission will continue engaging stakeholders to help the victim access the necessary remedies whilst ensuring that the suspect is accorded due process.