Men’s Network Campfire Conference Gains Momentum in Zambia

By Nelson Banda


















The fight against gender inequality is gaining momentum in Zambia as men have adopted the strategy of engaging men at night during the Men’s Campfire conference. The Men’s Campfire conference targets men from different backgrounds by meeting them around a bone fire and engage in discussion on issues that affect women such as promoting women in leadership as well as ending gender violence. The first Men’s Campfire Conference was sponsored by the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) and was held in Kasenga Resettlement  30 KM north east of Lusaka. The conference brought men different background such as traditional and church leaders, youth leaders and teachers who braved the night to develop strategies affecting women and girls. Click the link to read the full story Men