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Inonge Mutukwa Wina
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Wina in 2012
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| 13th Vice President of Zambia | |
| In office 26 January 2015 – 24 August 2021 |
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| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Guy Scott (2014) |
| Succeeded by | Mutale Nalumango |
| Minister of Gender and Child Development | |
| In office 8 March 2012 – 25 January 2015 |
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| President | Michael Sata Guy Scott (Acting) |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Nkandu Luo |
| Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs | |
| In office 29 September 2011 – 8 March 2012 |
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| President | Michael Sata |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Emerine Kabanshi |
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| Born | 2 April 1941 Senanga, Northern Rhodesia |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Spouse | Arthur Wina (d. 1995) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Santa Monica College (Dip.) University of Zambia (BA) |
| Profession | Social worker, politician |
Inonge Mutukwa Wina (born April 2, 1941) is a Zambian politician. She was the 13th Vice President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021. She made history as the first woman to hold this important position. This made her the highest-ranking woman ever in the Zambian government.
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Education and Early Life
Inonge Wina started her schooling in Senanga, Zambia. She later attended Barotse National School in Mongu. She finished her high school education in Los Angeles, California. There, she studied at Santa Monica High School.
After high school, she earned a diploma in social work from Santa Monica College. She also attended the University of Zambia. She was among the first students when the university opened.
Community Service and Advocacy
Inonge Wina has always been dedicated to helping her community. She started volunteering in the 1970s. She worked with groups that support women. She also served on the boards of many non-governmental organizations.
She was the president of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). In this role, she worked hard to promote women's human rights. Her efforts helped the Zambian government create the Victim Support Unit. This unit is part of the Zambia Police Service. It helps people who have been victims of crime.
In 1996, she became the National Chairperson of the NGO Coordinating Council of Zambia (NGOCC). This group helps different non-governmental organizations work together. In 2000, she led the Red Ribbon Campaign. This campaign worked to protect the Zambian Constitution.
Wina also served on other important boards. These included Refuge Services Zambia and the Zambia Council of Social Services. She also served on the board of the University Teaching Hospital.
Political Career Highlights
In 2001, Inonge Wina was elected to Parliament. She represented the Nalolo Constituency. She was a candidate for the United Party for National Development. During her time in Parliament, she led several important committees. These included the Committee on Human Rights Gender and Governance. She also led the Women Parliamentary Caucus.
In 2006, she ran for the Nalolo seat again. This time, she was with the United Liberal Party. She did not win that election. However, she ran again in 2011. This time, she joined the Patriotic Front party. She won the Nalolo seat.
After winning, President Michael Sata appointed her as a minister. She became the Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs. On March 8, 2012, President Sata made a big change. He turned the gender cabinet division into a full ministry. He then appointed Inonge Wina as the Minister of Gender and Child Development.
On January 26, 2015, Edgar Lungu became the new President. He chose Inonge Wina to be the Vice President of Zambia. She ran with President Lungu in the 2016 election. She became the first woman to be elected as Vice President. She later decided to retire from politics. She resigned from her position before the 2021 general election.
Personal Life
Inonge Wina was married to Arthur Wina. He was an important figure in Zambia's fight for independence. He was also a former minister and academic. Arthur Wina passed away on September 3, 1995. They had three children together.
Arthur Wina went to Munali Secondary School. This school was very important during colonial times. Many of Zambia's first cabinet members after independence also studied there. This included Arthur Wina's brother, Sikota.
See also
In Spanish: Inonge Wina para niños
