Minister of Gender, Community Development, and Social Welfare, Honourable Jean Muonaouza Sendeza, has said the government
is creating a supportive and conducive environment for young women to participate in politics, highlighting that some young women
are holding influential decision-making positions in various government departments and agencies.
The Minister made these remarks on Tuesday in Lilongwe during the opening of the Southern Africa Academy for Young Women’s Empowerment.
European Union (EU) Social Sector Team Leader, Michele Crimella, praised Malawi for launching the academy last year, recognizing it as
a significant step in promoting women's leadership.
Principal Adviser at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Rumbidzai Nhundu, commended Malawi's
progressive laws that encourage men and boys to support women’s empowerment in politics.
She described this approach as crucial in achieving gender equality in leadership.
The three day Young Women’s Empowerment Academy was organized by the UN Women in collaboration with IDEA with financial support from the EU.
