Government to support women Councillors-Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Local Government, Halima Daudi has said government will support women councilors to make meaningful contribution to communities

Daudi was speaking in Dowa district when she officially opened a two-day training workshop for women councilors drawn from all districts.

She said it was easier for women councilors to understand issues that affect women and girls.

The deputy minister then urged them to bring their experiences to the council and influence debate.

“Women participation in politics ensures that their perspectives contribute to shaping policies, plans and budgets of government to enhance gender responsiveness,” Daud said

Daudi, therefore, urged women councilors to be role models for girls and women aspiring for political leadership.

She said the training workshop was an opportunity for women councilors to sharpen their skills and enhance their knowledge of issues affecting women and girls.

In his remarks, MALGA’s Executive Director, Charles Chunga, said the training workshop is a follow-up to the meeting the association had last year in October with the women councilors to understand their capacity gaps and needs.

Councilor Ivy Sande of Mayiwa Ward in Mangochi expressed hope that the training would increase their knowledge on effective leadership, gender mainstreaming, budgeting and planning.