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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Communities under Group Village Headman Mukomamukoko Phungwayo in Inkosi Kapingo Sibande\u2019s area in Mzimba have been urged to speak out and report all forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including rising cases of digital abuse against women and girls.<\/p>\n

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) made the call as it intensified its nationwide campaign during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed from November 25 to December 10.<\/p>\n

MHRC Principal Disability and Elderly Rights Officer, Radford Chilalo, said the Commission is encouraged by how openly communities are now sharing experiences of abuse, showing progress in breaking the silence around GBV.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the agency enforcing the Gender Equality Act, we aim to raise awareness on what constitutes GBV, its effects, and who is most vulnerable,\u201d Chilalo noted.<\/p>\n

Group Village Headman Mukomamukoko Phungwayo said the campaign has empowered residents to report violence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis campaign has opened our eyes. I urge all community members to report any GBV case to the police or relevant authorities,\u201d he said.Representing women and girls, Gladess Moyo said the initiative has equipped them with practical skills for reporting and tracking cases.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe now know how to report GBV and will create our own platform to record cases. Many men travel to South Africa and leave families unsupported for years. With MHRC\u2019s guidance, we know how to address such issues,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Earlier, MHRC met the Gender Technical Working Group at M\u2019mbelwa District Council, where it outlined its human rights mandate and disseminated Malawi\u2019s 113 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations, emphasizing those related to women\u2019s rights and child protection.<\/p>\n

\u201cGBV is a serious human rights violation. The 16 Days campaign calls for urgent action from both state and non-state actors,\u201d said Chilalo.<\/p>\n

District Director of Planning and Development, Walter Chikuni, reaffirmed the Council\u2019s commitment to integrating human rights and gender equality into all district programmes, promising stronger coordination to protect women and girls.<\/p>\n

The 16 Days campaign links the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to Human Rights Day, underscoring violence against women as a major rights violation.<\/p>\n

In Mzimba, collaboration between community leaders, women\u2019s groups and MHRC reflects a renewed commitment to ensuring no GBV case goes unreported and no survivor remains unheard.<\/p>\n

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