Report gender-based violence, survivors told
Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) deputy secretary general Bishop Grey Mwalabu has urged gender-based violence (GBV) survivors in Senior Chief Mwakaboko in Karonga District to report the vice to authorities.
He said this on Thursday at the end of a two-day GBV reporting mechanism training for community leaders and survivors.
Mwalabu said it was important to eliminate GBV to enhance girl child education in the district.
He said: “If we are to eradicate GBV, these community structures have to be aggressive and report suspected GBV cases to relevant authorities.
“Again, the survivors have an obligation to give feedback on services they receive from providers such as health facilities and the police so that we know how these stakeholders are helping GBV survivors.”
Ngisi Primary School Mother Group secretary Queen Mbukwa described the training as an eye-opener.
She said it brought together stakeholders that are key in the fight against GBV and it touched necessary topics to enhance reporting at community level.
“This training has helped to enhance coordination and the teamwork so that we take the battle against GBV head-on. On top of that, we have been urged to report suspected GBV cases without fear,” said Mbukwa.
Mwakaboko Zone Implementation Committeee chairperson Ephraim Kayuni said the area borders Tanzania, therefore, they will intensify the fight against GBV, child trafficking and early marriages to ensure girls remain in school.
With funding from Norwegian Church Aid and DanChurchAid, EAM is implementing Timazge Nkhaza Project in traditional authorities Mwakaboko, Kilupula and Kyungu in the district.
