"Count Me In" - Inspiring Inclusion for women and youth in Zambia
INSPIRING INCLUSION FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH IN ZAMBIA
"Count Me In" is a campaign to highlight the EU’s commitment to gender equality and youth empowerment. This campaign is our pledge to amplify vulnerable voices, counter harmful stereotypes, and foster a future where gender equality and youth empowerment are at the heart of Zambia’s socio-economic transformation.
OUR ACTIONS
"Count Me In" is a campaign that promotes gender and youth perspectives across Zambia. The campaign is designed to create an inclusive and equitable environment where every individual can thrive, from policy advocacy to grassroots initiatives. The ultimate goal is to inspire and empower women and young people in Zambia.
OUR COMMITMENT
The European Union, both in Zambia and elsewhere, is dedicated to prioritizing the rights of girls and women in our external actions. Through our campaign "Count Me In," we seek to enhance the impact and leadership of young people, particularly young women and girls, along with activists and organisations across Zambia.
JOIN US
Join us on our journey towards a more inclusive and prosperous Zambia. Engage with our stories, attend our events, and contribute to our discussions. Your voice is crucial in shaping the future and driving sustainable change. Let's work together to turn the promise of equality into a reality for all Zambians.
"Count Me In" represents the EU’s commitment to fostering partnerships and valuing each individual's contribution to shaping a better future.
WHAT DOES GENDER EQUALITY MEAN TO YOU?
Gender equality is not to diminish or exclude men, but we have to remember that half of our societies are women. In Zambia, it’s even more than half: 50,7% of the total population and over 70% of the Zambian population is young people under 30.
This is a huge potential that we cannot exclude, and we need to bring these voices to the table to allow that different perspective in education, at school, at university, in the labour market, in politics, in business, and public life.
Young people will be our future leaders. They have energy and innovative ways of thinking that we cannot exclude.
Without the inclusion and active listening of half the population, a society cannot truly represent its people and cannot reach its full potential. This is why gender equality is not just a matter of fairness but a necessity for a thriving society.
