NEW YORK | March 14, 2026 – From the courts of Lusaka to the corridors of the United Nations, Zambia’s voice for women’s justice is being heard loud and clear.

The National Prosecution Authority is officially represented at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) , currently underway at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. It is the world’s premier gathering on gender equality and the empowerment of women and Zambia has a seat at the table.

Leading the delegation are two officers from the NPA’s Gender Based Crimes and Child Protection Department:

• Mrs. Chali Mbewe Hambayi, Deputy Chief State Advocate
• Mr. Milambo Sinyangwe, State Advocate

Their presence signals something important – Zambia is not just talking about justice for women and girls, it is showing up, engaging, and learning from the best in the world.

This year’s priority theme resonates deeply with the work being done every day back home:

“Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers.”

For the NPA, these are not just words on a UN document. They are the daily reality of prosecuting Gender Based Violence cases in Zambia.

The Authority has placed victim-centred and trauma-informed approaches at the heart of its prosecution of GBV cases. Every file reviewed, every court appearance, every conviction secured is a step toward the very goals now being discussed on the global stage.

The Commission on the Status of Women is where the world sets the agenda for gender equality. Policies are shaped. Strategies are shared. Alliances are forged.

By being in the room, Zambia is not just observing, it is contributing. The experiences of Zambian prosecutors, the challenges they face, and the innovations they have developed are now part of a global conversation.

And just as importantly, the delegation will bring back lessons and best practices that will strengthen the fight against Gender Based Violence at home.

As the session continues in New York, Mrs. Hambayi and Mr. Sinyangwe carry with them the hopes of countless Zambian women and girls who seek justice.

Their presence is a reminder that the fight for access to justice does not end at Zambia’s borders. It is a global struggle and Zambia is proud to be part of it.