Evangelical Association of Malawi Trains CSOs, Media Practitioners in Gender Mainstreaming and GBV
Evangelical Association of Malawi trains Karonga CSOs and media practitioners on gender mainstreaming and GBV, writes Emmanuel Moyo.
Karonga, Malawi - The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) recently conducted a comprehensive training session on gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence (GBV) in humanitarian response for civil society organizations (CSOs) and media practitioners based in Karonga, writes Emmanuel Moyo.
The two-day training aimed to promote gender equality and raise awareness about GBV issues within these sectors.
Dumisani Nungu, the project coordinator for EAM's Timazge Nkhaza project, expressed the association's commitment to fostering gender equality in organizational projects and day-to-day activities.
"As EAM, we believe that every project being implemented should incorporate all gender issues, and we want all organizations to have policies that ensure equal opportunities for everyone," Nungu emphasized.
Nungu also emphasized the importance of developing policies that safeguard individuals from GBV and discrimination within media institutions and CSOs.
He stated, "We expect the media and CSOs to develop the necessary policies to protect their employees and members from all forms of GBV or discrimination."
Ireen Mwenelupembe, the Gender and Development Officer for Karonga District, expressed her satisfaction with the training, highlighting the potential for improved gender awareness.
"We are very impressed with this training, as issues of gender awareness will improve. Previously, there was low awareness regarding gender issues, but if all CSOs have gained something from this training, there will be greater awareness, and a larger population will be reached," Mwenelupembe commented.
Edgar Phiri, the Vice Chairperson for Karonga CSOs, acknowledged the significance of the training in integrating gender issues into the programs implemented by organizations.
Phiri stressed the importance of protecting vulnerable groups and ensuring their inclusion, stating, "This training will help organizations integrate gender issues into all the programs they implement, with the aim of protecting vulnerable groups."
The Timazge Nkhaza Project, which focuses on gender mainstreaming and GBV, is being implemented by EAM with financial support from Norwegian Church Aid and DunChurchAid.
Through these efforts, EAM aims to promote gender equality, address GBV concerns, and create inclusive and safe spaces within organizations and media institutions.