NAM leaders adopt Kampala Declaration

NON Aligned Movement (NAM) leaders have adopted the Kampala Declaration where Heads of State and Government agree to strengthen the unity and cohesion of the movement as a political force in the international political arena so as to push back unilateral actions made against international law.

The leaders, who included President Mnangagwa are also agreed to rededicate the movement to its principles, ideals and purposes.

The 19th NAM Summit ended on Saturday with leaders unanimously agreeing on the importance of unity of purpose.

In the declaration, the leaders said it was critical for the NAM members to thwart increasing tendencies by certain countries to resort to unilateralism, arbitrariness and the imposition of unilateral coercive measures, contrary to international law.

Members need to deepen the movement’s interaction and cooperation with parliamentarians and the private sector of their countries.

South Sudan applied and joined the Movement to become the 121st member of NAM.

On food security, the leaders agreed to accelerate the fight against poverty and hunger.

“We must achieve goal number two of the 2030 agenda and “end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture and its related targets,” said the Kampala Declaration.

The leaders called for the empowering and advancement of women in all sectors.

“We as Heads of State resolve to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women and the girl child, especially in situations of conflicts and foreign occupation, including the systematic use of abduction and rape as an instrument of war.”

The leaders stressed that the family is the basic social unit for upbringing and protection of children and social coherence.

The Heads of State and Government also tackled the climate change challenge.

“We the Heads of State and Government call for cooperation of all countries and participation for an effective response to climate change, taking into consideration that historical backgrounds of developing nations warrant that they take the lead in addressing this challenge.”

The leaders expressed concern over terrorism and abuse of technology by major countries.

“We as Heads of State express deep concern over the negative impact of extraterritorial surveillance and interception of communications, as well as the collection of personal

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