By Timothy Malumo

 

Republican Vice President, Ms Inonge Wina has urged the Zambia Police women serving in decision making positions to be firm but humane and realise the responsibility that government has charged them with.

The Vice President said the task given to police women was not an easy one, stating that women in high decision making positions were under intense spotlight and scrutiny from the society.

Ms Wina said this during the launch of the Zambia Police Women’s Network Constitution which was held in Lusaka at Government Complex recently.

“There is need therefore, for you officers to be aware of this huge responsibility that government has placed on your shoulders. As women, leaders in your profession, you should be firm but humane, always bearing in mind human rights of another person, no matter how vulnerable they may be. You are expected to act with a human face towards all people,” she said.

She said the symposium of the Zambia Police Women’s Network and the launch of the their constitution came at a right time when the Zambian government and the International community were transitioning from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) agenda to the post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals agenda.

She said among other elements contained in the new development phase were the emphasis on the full realization of women’s human rights gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The Vice President further called on police women to partner with government in the fight against corruption as the scourge impacts on human development as it deprives individuals and communities of the much needed resources.

Speaking at the same function, Inspector General of Police, Ms Stella Libongani said the Zambia Police Women’s Network which was established in 2009 was meant to among other things provide support structures for female police officers as well as facilitate career development of women through training programmes.

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