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By Aletiru Diana Bibian Resource Mobilization Advisor Despite the existence of legal frameworks to empower and protect women being developed and implemented, Malawi registered a 16.7% increase in cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in 2022 from 13,002 in 2021 to 15,178 in 2022 (Malawi Police). The impact of GBV has significantly lowered the opportunities

By: Aletiru Diana BibianResource Mobilization Advisor  Gender Based Violence (GBV) according to the European Commission refers to violence directed against a person because of that person’s gender or violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately. In this context, my focus is on GBV against refugee girls and young women in Dzaleka Refugee Camp

Malawi’s government has set a final deadline for refugees to return to Dzaleka, the country’s only authorized refugee camp. This decision has far-reaching consequences, especially for refugee women and girls who have been living outside the camp and have little say in their future. According to a recent article by VOA News, Malawi’s government has

It is crucial to recognize the intersectionality of climate change and gender-based violence and take steps to address both. As the quote from Simone de Beauvoir suggests, women’s rights can easily be put in jeopardy during times of crisis, including climate-related disasters. The current situation in Malawi, where Cyclone Freddy has caused the displacement of

When I was entering the world of post-secondary education after finishing high school, I had virtually no idea what I wanted to do with my life. However, I was certain of the fact that I wanted to work in a field where I could work alongside passionate people towards a cause that is important to