EU urges govt to enact Children’s Code Bill

THE European Union says investments in human capital through equal access to education for all are a critical driver of social and economic growth of any country, including Zambia. And the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development says government will ensure that children and youths are protected, empowered and have access to equal education. Speaking at the national launch of EU funding grant award to Civil Society Organisations on the protection of child rights and promotion of inclusive education in Zambia, Wednesday, EU head of cooperation Arnaud Borchard said vulnerable children lacked access to not only education but other basic services. “The European Union strongly believes that investments in human capital through equal access to education for all are…...