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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 | Nkandu Luo |
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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 on April 2, 1941) is a Zambian politician. She made history as the 13th Vice President of Zambia. She held this important role from 2015 to 2021.
Inonge Wina was the first woman ever to become Vice President in Zambia. This made her the highest-ranking woman in the history of the Zambian government.
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Inonge Wina's Education
Inonge Wina started her schooling in Senanga, Zambia. She went to Barotse National School, which is now called Kambule Secondary School. Later, she finished her high school in Los Angeles, California, at Santa Monica High School.
She earned a diploma in social work from Santa Monica College. When the University of Zambia first opened, she also began studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree there.
Helping Her Community
Inonge Wina started helping her community in the early 1970s. She volunteered her time to support women's groups. She worked with many non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These are groups that work for social causes, not for profit.
She was also the president of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). Here, she worked hard to promote women's human rights. Because of her efforts, the Zambian government created the Victim Support Unit. This unit helps victims of crime and is part of the Zambia Police Service.
In 1996, she became the National Chairperson of the NGO Coordinating Council of Zambia (NGOCC). In 2000, she led the women's movement in the Red Ribbon Campaign. This campaign worked to protect the Zambian Constitution.
Wina also served on the boards of several public organizations. These included Refuge Services Zambia and the Zambia Council of Social Services. She also served on the boards of the University Teaching Hospital and the University of Zambia Council.
Her Political Journey
In 2001, Inonge Wina was elected to Parliament. She represented the Nalolo Constituency. She ran as a candidate for the United Party for National Development. In Parliament, she led several important committees. These included the Committee on Human Rights Gender and Governance, and 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. She challenged the results, and a court first ruled in her favor. However, a higher court later overturned that decision.
Wina ran for the Nalolo seat one more time in 2011. This time, she was a candidate for the Patriotic Front. She won the election. President Michael Sata then appointed her as Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs.
On March 8, 2012, President Sata made the gender cabinet division a full ministry. He then appointed Wina as the Minister of Gender.
Becoming Vice President
On January 26, 2015, Edgar Lungu became the new President of Zambia. He chose Inonge Wina to be the Vice President of Zambia. She was the first woman to hold this high office.
She ran alongside President Lungu in the 2016 election. This made her the first woman to be elected as Vice President. Before the 2021 general election, she announced her retirement. She then resigned from her position.
About Her Family
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 an academic. Arthur Wina passed away on September 3, 1995.
They had three children together, but two of them have sadly passed away. Arthur Wina went to Munali Secondary School. This school was very important during colonial times. Many members of Zambia's first government after independence also studied there. This included Arthur Wina's brother, Sikota.
See also
In Spanish: Inonge Wina para niños
