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Zambian men report more gender-based violence

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Leah Chivube, the Zambian senior gender officer responsible for protecting gender rights in North-Western Province, welcomed the increase in reports of gender-based violence by men and boys. She was speaking after a preparatory meeting for the 16 Days campaign, according to the ZANIS news agency.

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