Lungu concerned with disregard for human rights

President Edgar Lungu has noted with great concern the rampant disregard for human rights in Zambia.

The Head of State made this observation this morning when he sworn in Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mudford Mwandenga and his Vice Kondwa Chibiya, Commissioners Dr. Harrington Akombwa, Ackson Zulu, Fred Waliuya and Yuyo Kambikambi and General Education Permanent Secretary Henry Tukombe.

President Lungu notes that there is less respect for human rights in Zambia, stressing the need to promote human rights in the country and respect for each other’s rights.

President Lungu has since implored the Human Rights Commission to promote human rights in the country not only on paper, but in terms of action.

He further urged the new Human Rights Commission Chairperson to ensure the commission is present in all parts of the country as a way of spearheading the promotion of human rights.

And President Lungu has advised the new General Education Permanent secretary to ensure he collaborates with the commission by ensuring that children in schools are well informed on their rights as Zambians so that there is respect for other persons’ rights.

Meanwhile, Human Rights Commission Commissioner Fred Waliuya says his focus will be to promote the rights of the physically challenged in the country.

Mr. Waliuya says coming from a disability background, he will fight hard in ensuring that the voices of persons with disabilities are heard in the country.