Women Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC) in Rumphi has trained 15 National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) volunteers to identify, prevent, and respond to violence against women during elections under the European Eunion (EU) funded Promoting Gender Transformative and Youth Inclusive Democracy Project.
NICE Programmes Officer for Rumphi, Albert Mtonga, said the training has enhanced the capacity of their volunteers to ensure that elections are held in an environment that embraces the interests of all groups, including women, youths, and persons with disabilities.
He added that their volunteers will take advantage of different gatherings to promote peace and women, youths and persons with disabilities to be elected to various positions in the upcoming General Election.
One of the participants, Chakufwa Chihana, said he has gained skills and knowledge that will enable him to perform his duties better for the benefit of all groups.
Dales Geoffrey, from Rumphi Police, said they are ready to protect all groups during the electoral processes, including during the campaign period, voting and announcement of results.
By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA
