Malawi

By 2028, people in Malawi, especially women, youth, and those most left behind, experience more inclusive good governance, peace, and robust political and civic participation

Women and young women have increased capacity to participate in leadership roles and in decision-making processes at national and local levels on governance and peace and security

Relevant ministries, local councils and Civil Society Organizations have capacity to apply on gender responsive budgeting.

National Statistical Office's technical capacity is strengthened to improve the production and use of gender statistics.

Gender responsive disaster prevention, response, preparedness and recovery systems and tools are in place and aligned to international standard

By 2028, more people, especially the most vulnerable groups, including women, youths, and people with disability, participate in and benefit from food and nutrition security and a more diversified, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth resilient to shocks.

Increased access to skills development, productive resources and financial services for women in the agriculture, renewable energy and Information Communication and Technology sectors

Women, men, boys and girls are more aware of the unequal burden of unpaid care work and the impact on redistribution of care work in the home.

Private sector and national and local governing authorities have increased capacity to design and implement legislation and policies that promote women’s economic empowerment.

Women and girls have increased access to comprehensive, gender responsive humanitarian protection and livelihood support enabling them to withstand multiple hazards, recover from disasters, and increase their resilience to current and future climatic risks.

By 2028, more people, in particular women, children, and youth, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized, are resilient with access to and utilization of quality, equitable, efficient, gender and shock-responsive education, health, nutrition, WASH, social and protection services.

Local institutions (Traditional leaders, community structures, women groups, religious leaders) have increased capacity to prevent and respond to Violence Against Women and Girls, negative social norms and other forms of discrimination.

National and local governing institutions have increased capacity to implement policies and strategies on ending violence against women and girls and harmful traditional practices.

Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, including sexual exploitation and abuse, women with disabilities and living with HIV have improved access to quality, essential and comprehensive services.

The Gender Equality and Women Empowerment coordination system in Malawi coherently and systematically contributes to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of Women and girls

Enhanced gender mainstreaming in the implementation of the United Nation Sustainable Development Cooperation framework.

Strengthened collaboration and coordination among gender stakeholders (UN, Government, Development partners, Women’s Movement) to advance Gender Equality and Women Empowerment priority issues including implementation of National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 in Malawi.