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May 31, 2023 \/Lifestyle\/ — Petita Mwanza is a Zambian lawyer and human rights defender. She is currently the Senior Legal Counsel at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Zambia. She is also a member of the Zambian Bar Association and the International Bar Association.<\/p>\n

Mwanza is a graduate of the University of Zambia and the University of Cape Town. She has worked as a lawyer in both the public and private sectors. She has also worked as a human rights advocate, focusing on issues such as gender equality, child rights, and access to justice.<\/p>\n

Mwanza is a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice. She is a strong believer in the power of law to bring about positive change. She is committed to using her legal skills to help those who are most vulnerable in society.<\/p>\n

In 2018, Mwanza was awarded the International Human Rights Award by the American Bar Association. She was also named one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans by the Africa Report in 2019.<\/p>\n

Mwanza is a role model for young women in Zambia and around the world. She is an inspiration to those who are working to make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n

Here are some of Petita Mwanza’s accomplishments:<\/p>\n