LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Vice President Jane Ansah has issued a passionate appeal to all Malawians to strengthen their collective resolve in ending violence against women and girls as the nation joins the global observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

In her message, the Vice President reminds the country that no woman or girl should ever live under fear, abuse, or silence. She stresses that this annual commemoration is not a routine observance but a serious reminder of the realities many women still face across Malawi.

Ansah calls on families, schools, workplaces, religious communities, and traditional leaders to actively confront harmful attitudes and practices that tolerate violence or discourage survivors from seeking help.

She warns that silence remains one of the strongest tools protecting perpetrators while deepening the trauma of victims. The Vice President therefore urges Malawians to stand with survivors, speak out against abuse, and demand accountability at every level.

Highlighting the broader implications, Ansah notes that violence against women does not only affect individuals but undermines family stability, weakens communities, and slows national development. “A nation cannot progress when its women and girls remain unsafe,” she emphasises.

She calls for stronger legal protections, better enforcement, and increased support for community programmes that prevent violence and assist survivors. Justice, she says, must be accessible and free from intimidation so that survivors can confidently seek help.

Ansah stresses that public institutions must fulfil their responsibility to protect women and girls if Malawi is to build a future rooted in fairness and equality.

Despite the challenges, the Vice President expresses optimism in the nation’s ability to change. She envisions a Malawi where every woman and girl can pursue her goals without fear of violence or discrimination.

Ansah concludes by reaffirming her commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and girls and urges every Malawian to play a role in building a safer, more equal society.

The Maravi Post