Minister Navicha Warns That Digital Technology Is Intensifying Gender-Based Violence in Malawi
By Burnett MunthaliMinister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha has raised alarm over the growing link between digital technology and new forms of gender-based violence affecting women and girls across Malawi.She made the remarks during a press briefing held to mark the official launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.Navicha said digital platforms have created new spaces where abuse, harassment and exploitation are rising at an alarming rate.She emphasized that harmful online behaviour now demands urgent and coordinated action from government, communities and technology stakeholders.The minister noted that one in three women experiences gender-based violence in their lifetime, stressing that the internet has ...
