Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) joined the national commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence by organising a sensitization talk for its female students in partnership with the Zambia Police Service.
The global campaign observed annually aims to mobilise communities to end violence against women and girls.
At the event, Chief Inspector Collins Hamasalu, Acting Coordinator for the Victim Support Unit (Lusaka Division), offered a detailed overview of the different forms of violence and outlined the immediate steps victims should take to seek help.
He urged students to report incidents promptly, seek support, and support peers, stressing that GBV flourishes in silence.
In her remarks, Ms Jacqueline Siwale, Acting Dean for the School of Business & IT, thanked the Zambia Police Service for the partnership and highlighted the importance of awareness-raising initiatives on campus.
She called on students to take seriously such sensitization efforts as essential to personal safety and community well-being.
Also contributing to the discussion was Ms Vivianne Syamuleya, Head of Department at the School of Medicine as she encouraged students to remain alert, prioritise their safety and well-being, and welcomed continued efforts by the university to create safe and supportive learning environments. The talk at TAUZ forms part of the wider 16 Days of Activism campaign taking place across Zambia, a period of intensified efforts to educate, prevent, and respond to gender-based violence in homes, schools, workplaces and communities. With events such as this, TAUZ demonstrates its commitment to empowering female students with knowledge, safeguarding their rights, and contributing to the national fight against GBV.
