The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Lusaka organized a series of events to commemorate Human Rights Day.

On 8 December 2008 there was an open air concert at Chawama Market in Lusaka. The artists that performed included Mozegator and Sista D backed by the Amayenge Ensemble, who used dance and song to bring awareness to human rights issues. Approximately 600 people attended the concert. A summarized version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was distributed in English and the seven major local languages (Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Kaonde, Lunda and Chewa).

On 9 December 2008 there was a panel discussion entitled “The UDHR and You: Impact of the UDHR Protection in Zambia” at the University of Zambia. Speakers included a representative from the School of Law and the Director of the Human Rights Commission.

A symposium at Alliance Francaise in Lusaka was held to on 10 December to mark Human Rights Day. The Republican Vice President, the UN Resident Coordinator and the French Ambassador representing the local EU Presidency were keynote speakers.

On 7 November the UN in Zambia celebrated United Nations Day at the UN House in Lusaka. Guests included the Minister of Energy and Water Development and the Minister of Gender. In addition to speeches, the celebration included performances by the Nomakanjani Cultural group, the Ngombe Community School, the International School of Lusaka and the Zambia Army Brass Band. There was also a "march of nations" in which people dressed in traditional costumes to showcase the diversity of the world's cultures.

The UN Information Centre (UNIC) in Zambia together with the government of the Republic of Zambia and other stakeholders celebrated World Environment Day 2008 under the theme “Kick the CO2 Habit: Sustaining a Low Carbon Economy”.

The event featured sketches by the Vokapo cultural ensemble that educated people on climate change and the environment. In addition the UN Resident Coordinator gave a speech in which he said that Zambia should strive to maintain minimal emissions by using less vehicles, using energy saving appliances, and reducing waste incineration. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, who was the guest of honour, urged Zambians to refrain from activities that increased greenhouse gases. He said that there was a great need to change people's attitudes towards the environment.

Among the participants were the newly appointed UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Advocate for MDGs in Zambia, members of the diplomatic corps, and students from primary schools, colleges and the University of Zambia.

The UN Information Centre (UNIC) in Zambia commemorated the 60th anniversary of UN peacekeeping with a memorial service at the cathedral of Lusaka. The Chief Security Advisor of the UN in Zambia and other UN representatives, the Deputy Minister of Defence, military representatives and various media houses attended the service to remember those who had died in various peacekeeping missions.

Zambia has actively participated in observer missions in the Iraq-Iran conflict, Liberia, Mozambique, Angola, and Haiti plus a number of other countries around the globe. The Chief Security Advisor of the UN in Zambia read the Secretary-General's message, emphasizing the need to look after the families of those who have selflessly died for the cause of peace. The Deputy Minister stated that peacekeeping was necessary to enhance economic development because disputes displaced people and damaged environments. In his closing statement he thanked the UN for its continuing support in promoting peace on a global level.