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ZNWL was founded on 20 July 1991 in Lusaka at the Young Women's
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148:. Unlike MMD or The Women's League, ZNWL was non-governmental. ZNWL lobbied for political advancement of women and supported women running in local elections. ZNWL was not endorsed by the UNIP or MMD, as it was seen as the opposition. By 1995, there were 2,000 members.
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in political decision making by advocating for increased women's participation and representation". The Lobby was created following Zambia's transition from a
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