Empowering Women and Girls: Improving realization of human
rights and a life of dignity for
women and girls

Thematic Area: Gender and Women Empowerment

Location: Blantyre and Neno Districts

Project Goal

To improve realization of human rights and a life of dignity for women and girls, including those with disabilities, from disadvantaged communities in Malawi.

Objectives

• Assert equality and address dominant social norms that perpetuate gender inequality and GBV
• Increase equitable access to secondary education for girls
• Promote sustainable livelihoods with climate-resilient practices

Key Activities & Achievements

• Trained 555 rights holders in gender equality and human rights
• Conducted awareness campaigns reaching 366,460 individuals
• Created 31 Community Gender Equality Committees
• Paid tuition fees for 123 students and supported reintegration

Partners and Collaborations

Commonwealth of Learning, Ministry of Gender, Education, Agriculture; Blantyre and Neno Councils; Civil Society Organizations Network

Testimonial

“I thought it would be daunting to combine motherly duties with leading the community, but the support I get is so encouraging.” – Mary Piyo, VDC Chairperson