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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 52272, member: 636"] Gender advocate Maggie Kathewera Banda called upon Malawian women to demonstrate peaceful leadership throughout the election campaign season before September 16 voting. Her remarks followed Electoral Commission Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja's official campaign launch, where she condemned political violence targeting female candidates. Mtalimanja warned that inflammatory rhetoric from political leaders directly influences supporter behavior and creates dangerous environments. Traditional leaders received guidance to maintain neutrality during community gatherings like weddings and funerals. The commission emphasized that hate speech disproportionately harms women seeking political office. Kathewera Banda advocated for vision-based campaigning rather than personal attacks among female politicians. She reported training programs that teach women to address community problems through policy solutions rather than confrontational tactics. Enhanced security measures distinguish 2025 elections from previous cycles, with police providing increased oversight and party commitments to maintain order. Traditional authorities have agreed to support candidate safety initiatives this election year. Women should participate confidently as both voters and office seekers under these protective frameworks. Female candidate numbers continue rising as the campaign period intensifies across Malawi. Kathewera Banda urged women to maintain focus on voter concerns rather than engage in political insults. Democratic progress depends on active female participation in electoral processes nationwide. Political tolerance and substantive dialogue remain essential elements for successful campaigns. Women candidates possess opportunities to shape national political discourse through constructive engagement strategies. [/QUOTE]

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