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25.
The Juveniles Act was also under revision and the Child Justice Administration Bill
2012 has been drafted. Section 28 of the Education Act 2011 prohibited the imposition or
administration of corporal punishment or degrading or inhuman treatment on a learner.
Through stakeholders, the Government has also produced and is distributing training
modules and texts of the child protection policy to all teacher training colleges. The draft
Constitution was also expected to enhance the protection of children from corporal
punishment. If passed, article 55(5) (g) will prohibit corporal punishment of children in the
home, school and other institutions of care.
26.
The delegation stated that poverty was a major factor affecting the enjoyment of
human rights. The 2030 Vision of Zambia was to be a middle income country and its efforts
were being targeted, at, inter alia, wealth and job creation. Zambian national development
plans have included among their objectives and activities continuous empowerment
programmes and schemes for various identified vulnerable groups such as women and
persons with disabilities. The Government has also recently announced an ambitious budget
which proposed to create more than one million new jobs in the next five years.
27.
The delegation stated that the vision of Zambia was to have a nation free from the
threat of HIV and AIDS by 2030. A number of cost-effective and scientifically proven
HIV, AIDS, STI and TB interventions have been implemented. Also, in recent years
various programmes aimed at improved protection of the rights of persons affected and
infected with HIV and AIDS have been conducted. Protection and promotion of human
rights was intended to be one of the guiding pillars in the construction and implementation
of the new national HIV and AIDS policy.
28.
The delegation recalled that the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act
(EPPCA) had been enacted in 1990. However, with the emergence of new environmental
issues, a new Act, the Environmental Management Act (EMA) No. 12 of 2011, has been
enacted. In addition to enhancing environmental protection mechanisms, the Act also
augments participatory processes for local communities in decision-making in relation to
the use of their natural resources. Also, the development of the National Policy on the
Environment (NPE) in 2007 marked a milestone in the harmonized management of the
environment and natural resources.
29.
The delegation stated that in an effort to reduce pressure on forest resources, a 20year programme called the Zambia Forestry Action Programme (ZFAP, 2000-2020) had
been developed, aimed at promoting sustainable management and utilization of forest
resources. However, the implementation of this programme has been hampered by
challenges such as insufficient funds and inadequate human resources. Zambia remained
committed to this endeavour despite the admitted challenges.
30.
The delegations stated that Zambia views participation in this UPR process as an
opportunity to discuss its achievements, challenges, and future plans for the further
promotion and protection of human rights not only within its boundaries but also around the
world. Zambia welcomed those observations and recommendations that could help it
achieve its goal of ensuring that every person will enjoy human rights, without
discrimination.
B.
Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review
31.
During the interactive dialogue, 63 delegations made statements. Recommendations
made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report.
32.
The Netherlands noted the progress made regarding a number of issues raised during
the previous review. It enquired about information on specific measures taken to establish
special centres for street children. The Netherlands referred to a recommendation made by
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