The NGO-Gender Coordination Network wants journalists to highlight women running for office in the September 16 elections. They believe positive stories can help female candidates succeed.
Unandi Banda from the National Elections Systems Trust said media shapes how voters see candidates. As part of government oversight, news outlets can encourage people to back women leaders. He shared these thoughts at a media meeting in the Balaka District.
The event received funding from UN Women through the Malawi Electoral Support Project. Several international organizations, including the EU, British FCDO, Irish Embassy, and Royal Norwegian Embassy, supported this initiative.
Radio journalist Florence Chilanga Zam'mimba welcomed the program. She thinks it will improve her reporting abilities and help empower women seeking leadership roles. The training aims to create fair coverage for all candidates regardless of gender.
Unandi Banda from the National Elections Systems Trust said media shapes how voters see candidates. As part of government oversight, news outlets can encourage people to back women leaders. He shared these thoughts at a media meeting in the Balaka District.
The event received funding from UN Women through the Malawi Electoral Support Project. Several international organizations, including the EU, British FCDO, Irish Embassy, and Royal Norwegian Embassy, supported this initiative.
Radio journalist Florence Chilanga Zam'mimba welcomed the program. She thinks it will improve her reporting abilities and help empower women seeking leadership roles. The training aims to create fair coverage for all candidates regardless of gender.
