March 5, 2025
Poisonous Profit
Lead Waste Mining and Children’s Right to a Healthy Environment in Kabwe, Zambia
Zambia
February 4, 2026
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
Southern African countries committed serious human rights violations throughout 2025, creating vicious cycles of abuse and impunity.
Videos
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August 23, 2019
“We Have to Be Worried”
The Impact of Lead Contamination on Children’s Rights in Kabwe, Zambia
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June 14, 2018
Leave No Girl Behind in Africa
Discrimination in Education against Pregnant Girls and Adolescent Mothers
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News
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September 4, 2025
Zambia: South African Firm Transferring Toxic Lead
Suspend Mining Operations in Lead Waste that Imperil Residents in Kabwe
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March 11, 2025
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights
Access to Justice and Effective Remedies in the Context of Toxics
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March 5, 2025
Zambia: Mining in Toxic Lead Waste Poisons Children
Comprehensive Mine Remediation, End to Hazardous Mining Urgently Needed in Kabwe
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January 16, 2025
Southern Africa: Growing Authoritarianism Threatens Rights
Attacks on Civic Space, Media Have Far-Reaching Implications
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November 1, 2024
Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses
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July 10, 2024
Mining for the Energy Transition Needs to Respect Human Rights
The extraction of key minerals used in renewables is accompanied by abuses. The UN must take action to address them.
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June 11, 2024
Let’s Put Play on the Agenda
First International Day of Play Highlights Essential Importance for Children
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May 23, 2024
Zambia: Opposition Figure Sentenced for ‘Defaming President’
Enforcing Repealed Law Will Have Chilling Effect on Free Expression
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April 8, 2024
Zambian Police Summon Priest After Critical Sermon
Authorities Should Ensure Freedoms of Association, Assembly, and Expression
