• Justice Mambilima proved, in many ways that with focus and resilience, women can break through patriarchal barriers.
• As a Lawyer Ms. Mambilima acquitted herself through her distinguished service to the nation.
• Through her distinguished leadership, she was an icon of transformative leadership of integrity.

Non-governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged young women to emulate late Justice Irene Mabilima whose selflessness and determination was there for all to see.

NGOCC board chairperson Mary Mulenga said Justice Mambilima proved, in many ways that with focus and resilience, women can break through patriarchal barriers at all levels.
“As we mourn this great woman, we urge other leaders in general and young women in particular, to emulate this illustrious woman whose selflessness and determination was there for all to see.” She urged.

Ms. Mulenga noted that, as a Lawyer Ms. Mambilima acquitted herself through her distinguished service to the nation which saw her rise to the apex of the legal profession.

She said her death has, robbed the nation of a talented woman who contributed heavily to the country’s legal jurisprudence.

According to Ms. Mulenga, “Justice Mambilima had over the years been a mentor and an inspiration to a lot of young women and through her distinguished leadership, she was an icon of transformative leadership of integrity.”

Honorable Mrs. Justice Irene Mambilima died on Sunday, 20th June 2021 in Cairo, Egypt.