September 2022 Effects of Large-scale Mining and Covid-19 Pandemic on Women In Solwezi and Kalumbila Districts of Zambia Policy Blief
Abstract
Globally, Women can experience the consequences of mining projects in different,
and often more pronounced, ways than men. Women often bear the brunt of mining
projects yet fail to equitably enjoy the potential benefit. It is clear that women are
the most negatively affected by the various social and environmental impacts of
the mining extractive industries. Women are affected more than other community
members causing serious psychological, social, economic, health and physical stress.
Description
This policy brief is aimed at bringing to the fore some of the policy implications
of mining activities on women in Kalumbila and Solwezi Districts of Northwestern
provinces. The brief is based on findings of a study the Centre conducted on effects of
large-scale mining and the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Solwezi and Kalumbila
JCTR Policy Brief districts of Zambia.