United Nations in Zambia

Today, we are in Ndola, engaging national stakeholders, including persons with disabilities youth, in consultations ahead of the 2nd World Summit for Social Development.

Their message is clear: “We are not vulnerable, we are citizens, ready to contribute to national development. What we need are inclusive systems and enabling environments.”

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🌍 Lace up for change!
Join us for RUN4theSDGs a vibrant fun run/walk happening on Saturday, 25 October 2025, from 06:00 to 09:00 HRS at the Lusaka Showgrounds Main Arena.
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The UN Zambia SDGs Run/Walk takes place on Saturday 25 October 2025. This is a vibrant celebration of health, unity, & action for the SDGs as we celebrate the UN@80.
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Commemoration of the UN@80: A Living Legacy
In 2025, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary—a moment to reflect on decades of progress and renew our commitment to the UN’s founding principles. This milestone was celebrated on 19 September with music, film, and inspiring reflections, highlighting the UN’s enduring legacy and a shared vision for the future.
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Watch the highlights: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11ybd9197
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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UN Zambia Commitment to Disability Inclusion
Lusaka, Zambia – 19 September 2025 –The United Nations (UN) in Zambia is aware of an incident involving a UN-registered vehicle photographed occupying an accessible parking space at a shopping mall in Lusaka.
While steps are being taken to investigate and understand the circumstances surrounding this incident, we wish to reaffirm that all members of society—including UN personnel—have a responsibility to respect and uphold the rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The UN in Zambia remains fully committed to Disability Inclusion. This commitment is reflected in our efforts to ensure accessibility at UN premises, including the provision of designated parking spaces and other accommodations that enable Persons with Disabilities to fully access and utilize facilities. We also support inclusive infrastructure in public spaces developed with UN assistance.
We continue to sensitize UN personnel on disability rights and inclusion, and are dedicated to ensuring that Persons with Disabilities enjoy their rights in both social and professional environments.
Furthermore, the UN is committed to preserving the integrity of the organization and upholding its Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for Diversity.

https://zambia.un.org/en/301869-un-zambia-commitment-disability-inclusion
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For more information, please contact:
Mark Maseko, National Information Officer
United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Lusaka
P: +260-211-228487
E: [email protected]

UN Zambia Commitment to Disability Inclusion The United Nations (UN) in Zambia is aware of an incident involving a UN-registered vehicle photographed occupying an accessible parking space at a shopping mall in Lusaka.

Today and tomorrow, Government, UN Zambia and partners that include Civil Society and Youth representatives are meeting to unpack the and other regional & global commitments — and explore what they mean for Zambia’s 9th National Development Plan ( ). 📊🇿🇲

Last Friday, the UN in Zambia sat down with the media to talk about the 🌍 — a new global agreement on solidarity, resilience & preparedness.
We shared how the UN is working with Govt of Zambia to turn this into real progress through the UN Cooperation Framework. ✨

Elevating Disability Inclusion through Data-Driven M&E

Today, we're at the Radisson Blu Hotel for a crucial technical training on Data and Indicators for Measuring Disability Inclusion. This training is designed to bridge a significant gap in Zambia's national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, where limited capacity for collecting and analyzing disability data often hampers evidence-based decision-making.
By aligning with the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) and the SDGs, this session will equip UN M&E teams and key partners with the skills to accurately measure progress on disability inclusion. We're committed to ensuring that our development initiatives are truly equitable and leave no one behind.
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