Two major universities teamed up with disaster officials to start a new training program about violence against women during emergencies. The University of Malawi and Malawi University of Science and Technology worked with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs for this project. Officials held the launch ceremony at the Great Hall on the Zomba campus. Ireland provided money to make this program happen. The event focused on helping people respond to hidden problems that hurt women when disasters strike.
Ben Mbwana from the Ministry of Gender explained how the program will teach students and aid workers important skills. He said the training helps people learn how to stop violence against women during natural disasters. Research shows that women and children face abuse when disasters happen because some officials demand sexual favors for food and supplies. The program teaches both theory and practical methods to fight these problems. Students and humanitarian workers will gain knowledge to protect vulnerable people during emergencies.
University leaders praised the new training module for addressing serious social issues. Professor Samson Sajidu from the University of Malawi said the program fits perfectly with the school's mission to educate students about important topics. Ronan Sweeney from the Irish Embassy noted that violence against women increases during disasters across many countries. He believes the training will give people valuable tools to help victims. Officials from the disaster management department said university students will become better prepared to handle these difficult situations.
Ben Mbwana from the Ministry of Gender explained how the program will teach students and aid workers important skills. He said the training helps people learn how to stop violence against women during natural disasters. Research shows that women and children face abuse when disasters happen because some officials demand sexual favors for food and supplies. The program teaches both theory and practical methods to fight these problems. Students and humanitarian workers will gain knowledge to protect vulnerable people during emergencies.
University leaders praised the new training module for addressing serious social issues. Professor Samson Sajidu from the University of Malawi said the program fits perfectly with the school's mission to educate students about important topics. Ronan Sweeney from the Irish Embassy noted that violence against women increases during disasters across many countries. He believes the training will give people valuable tools to help victims. Officials from the disaster management department said university students will become better prepared to handle these difficult situations.
