NICE Trust Pushes for More Women in Malawi's 2025 Elections
The push for increased female representation comes after the 2019 tripartite elections, where no women were elected.
BLANTYRE, Malawi— The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust is intensifying efforts to increase women's participation in Malawi's upcoming general elections, writes Wendi Mkandawire.
Christopher Naphiyo, NICE Trust's Civic Education Programs Officer, highlighted women's potential in leadership roles.
"Data shows they are more development-oriented when elected to lead," he said.
Naphiyo acknowledged that women often face resource and skill shortages in political competitions.
Charles Lomoni, Director of Planning and Development at Neno District Council, offered support to female candidates.
"The council will level the playing field for the 2025 elections," Lomoni stated.
He encouraged women to overcome challenges like resource scarcity and gender stereotypes.
Aspiring candidate Chandice Chimponda praised NICE Trust's efforts.
"The 'Nthawi Yawo' project has reignited women's rights to participate in democracy," she said.
The project is funded by the United Nations Development Programme.
The push for increased female representation comes after the 2019 tripartite elections, where no women were elected.
NICE Trust's initiative aims to change this outcome in the upcoming 2025 elections.