Zambia: WfC Strengthens GBV Awareness for Persons With Disabilities

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 15, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: WfC Strengthens GBV Awareness for Persons With Disabilities

The supplied text does not include the article body about WfC’s initiative. Its headline alone says the organisation is strengthening awareness of gender-based violence among persons with disabilities in Zambia.

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