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Ubuchingo – Defence for Children Zambia “Ubuchingo” is a word in Bemba,
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Ubuchingo – Defence for Children Zambia
“Ubuchingo” is a word in Bemba, a local Zambian language meaning protection. In 2009, a few professional women started a small association in Northern Province to speak up against child sexual abuse, which had become a huge problem in their area. The women not only spoke for the girls and young women but also provided legal help and support to the victims. After many years of interventions, the association received an overwhelming response and recognition. They then decided to take on a more significant challenge by registering the association. Ubuchingo then joined and became a member of Defence for Children International and became Ubuchingo Defence For Children – Zambia.
Ubuchingo’s work focuses mainly on justice for children, ending violence against children, and children on the move, including trafficking, disability, child participation and the right to play.
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