{"id":8634,"date":"2022-10-26T19:54:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T19:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1325naps.peacewomen.org\/?page_id=8634"},"modified":"2022-10-26T20:09:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T20:09:04","slug":"malawi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/1325naps.peacewomen.org\/index.php\/malawi\/","title":{"rendered":"Malawi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Republic of Malawi adopted a new National Action Plan (NAP) in 2021 for the period 2021-2015. This is the nation\u2019s first NAP, and it was initially decided to develop one in 2016. A National Taskforce and Reference Group was created in order to develop the NAP and the implementation plan. This NAP includes a general background and analysis of global and local instruments related to Women, Peace and Security, as well as the historical, political and cultural context of the country\u2019s need for an implementation plan. The framework of implementation is oriented by a clear methodology, goals, objectives and monitoring and evaluation tools to implement in priority areas. Malawi\u2019s National Action Plan has been developed around four thematic pillars of resolution 1325: participation, protection, prevention, and relief and recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The Republic of Malawi\u2019s NAP is aligned with existing national policies and legal frameworks, such as the Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS) and its priority areas which are as follows: Gender; Women and Youth Development; Empowerment of persons with disabilities; Management of HIV and AIDS and nutrition, Environment management; Peace, security and good governance. Malawi developed and adopted a National Peace Policy in 2017 which requires it to comply with international and regional obligations, including UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. This compliance is based on the aforementioned thematic pillars of the resolution, as well as equal participation and inclusivity of women in all peace building processes and initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In terms of historical context, Malawi attained its independence in 1964. It was under a one-party rule until 1994, after a referendum of 1993 to become a multiparty state. Malawi has not experienced an armed conflict, however, the country has been hosting refugees displaced from civil wars from neighboring countries and the Great Lakes Region, among others. Cases of\u00a0 gender-based violence, including sexual violence within the refugee settlements were also reported to be common by stakeholders during the consultative meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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