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UNIT AND FREEDOM

  • Republic of Malawi

    • National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325: Women, Peace and Security (2021-2025).

    • UN Women D P: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women.

    • Emphasis on Resilient nations.

NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

  • Overview

WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY

I. FOREWORD

  • Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare (MoGCDSW) promotes:

    • Gender equality and development.

    • Community mobilization and welfare protection for all Malawians.

    • Advocacy for self-reliance and active participation in national development.

  • Functions include:

    • Empowering women politically and economically.

    • Reducing gender-based violence.

    • Enhancing functional literacy.

    • Protecting the elderly and persons with disabilities.

  • The National Action Plan (NAP) is built around four thematic pillars of UNSCR 1325:

    • Participation: Involvement of women in decision-making.

    • Protection: Safeguarding women's rights in conflict situations.

    • Prevention: Addressing causes of conflict.

    • Relief and Recovery: Support for affected individuals.

  • The NAP aligns with Malawian needs and priorities.

  • Stakeholder consultations were conducted despite COVID-19 social restrictions.

  • Developed alongside a Project Document to enhance implementation.

II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  • Gratitude expressed to contributors, particularly UN Women.

  • Highlighted collaboration with Task Team led by Mrs. Marjorie Shema.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Foreword

  2. Acknowledgment

  3. Acronyms

  4. Glossary

  5. Introduction

    • Background

    • Global and regional human rights instruments related to WPS.

    • National policies and legal frameworks related to WPS.

  6. Context of Malawi

    • Political history

    • Influx of refugees

    • Women peacekeeping participation

    • Key institutions involved in peace and security.

  7. Implementation arrangements.

  8. Partnerships.

  9. Monitoring and evaluation.

  10. Implementation plan.

  11. References.

III. ACRONYMS

  • CCJP: Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace

  • CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

  • DPC: District Peace Committee

  • DoDMA: Department of Disaster Management Affairs

  • GRLs: Gender Related Laws

  • MGCDSW: Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare

  • MDF: Malawi Defence Force

  • MPS: Malawi Police Service

  • NAP: National Action Plan

  • OPC: Office of the President and Cabinet

  • SADC: Southern African Development Community

  • UN Women: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women

IV. GLOSSARY

  • Conflicts: Tensions from incompatibility of goals.

  • Culture of Inclusion: Environment that prioritizes diverse participation.

  • Gender Mainstreaming: Strategy to incorporate gender in institutions.

  • Gender-based Discrimination: Unequal treatment based on gender.

  • Peace Culture: Commitment to peacebuilding efforts.

V. INTRODUCTION

1. BACKGROUND

  • UNSCR 1325: Adopted in 2000 to advocate for women's roles in peace.

  • Importance of women's participation in conflict prevention and reconstruction.

  • Malawi signed the resolution and is developing the NAP with UN support.

1.2. GLOBAL INSTRUMENTS

  • CEDAW: Calls for elimination of discrimination against women.

  • Other relevant documents include the Beijing Declaration, Sustainable Development Goals, and various UN resolutions emphasizing the role of women.

1.3. NATIONAL POLICIES

  • Malawi Growth and Development Strategy includes gender as a priority area.

  • Relevant laws include the Gender Equality Act, National Gender Policy, and others pertaining to peace and security.

2. CONTEXT OF MALAWI

2.1. POLITICAL HISTORY

  • Malawi transitioned from one-party rule to multiparty democracy in 1994.

  • Political grievances and few acts of violence affect peace efforts.

2.2. INFLUX OF REFUGEES

  • Malawi hosts refugees from neighboring countries, affecting local resources and leading to community conflicts.

2.3. PEACEKEEPING PARTICIPATION

  • Malawi Defence Force has deployed women in peacekeeping roles, but numbers remain low compared to men.

2.4. SITUATIONS AFFECTING WOMEN

  • Economic limitations, gender-based violence, and political underrepresentation continue to challenge women's peace and security in Malawi.

3. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

4.1. RATIONALE

  • Inclusivity in conflict prevention is essential for lasting peace.

4.2. METHODOLOGY

  • Development included stakeholder consultative workshops and literature reviews.

4.3. GOAL

  • Promote inclusive peace and security for women and girls.

4.4. OBJECTIVES

  1. Enhance accountability on Women, Peace, and Security.

  2. Mainstream gender norms in processes.

  3. Capacitate institutions on WPS agenda.

  4. Increase women's participation in decision-making.

  5. Prevent violence against women and girls.

  6. Protect women and girls in emergencies.

4.5. PRIORITY AREAS

  • Focus on increasing participation, protection, prevention, and effective humanitarian responses for women.

6.0. PARTNERSHIPS

  • Collaboration with various stakeholders, including government ministries, civil society, and UN agencies, is necessary for the plan's success.

7.0. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

  • A framework for ongoing evaluation and data reporting on the projects is necessary for success.

8.0. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Key interventions on participation, protection, prevention, and relief outlined across respective pillars.

REFERENCES

  • Includes documents on the implementation of UNSCR 1325, health surveys, action plans from other nations.