Chipata, 12th November 2025 —In response to growing concerns about teen pregnancies and sexual abuse in Eastern Province, the Human Rights Commission of Zambia (HRC-Z) Provincial Office in Chipata featured on a radio programme on Feel Free FM discussing children’s rights and gender-based violence related issues.

The radio discussion was aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of respecting the rights of women and girls and served as a build-up activity towards the commemoration of the 2025 Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which will be held from 25th November to 10th December under the global theme: “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.”