By Jones Gadama
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-A high-powered delegation from the African Union (AU) met with United Transformation Movement (UTM) President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe on Tuesday, urging him to promote greater female participation in leadership ahead of Malawi’s general elections on September 16.
The delegation, led by Bineta Diop, AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, emphasized the importance of women’s inclusion in governance and decision-making processes.
During the meeting, the AU representatives called on Dr. Kabambe to take a leading role in advocating for an end to political violence against women and to create more opportunities for women in governance. They stressed that women’s participation in politics is crucial for the development and prosperity of the country.
In response, Dr. Kabambe assured the AU delegation that UTM structures already favor women’s inclusion, with several women holding leadership positions in the party’s national executive committee and vice presidents.
He highlighted the party’s commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women to take on leadership roles.
Dr. Kabambe further pledged that UTM will field more female parliamentary candidates than any other party in the upcoming elections and expressed confidence that many of them will win.
He emphasized that the party is committed to creating a level playing field for women to participate in politics and decision-making processes.
The AU delegation’s visit to UTM is part of a broader effort to promote women’s participation in politics and governance in Malawi.
The country’s upcoming elections present an opportunity for women to take on more leadership roles and contribute to the country’s development.
The UTM’s commitment to promoting women’s inclusion in politics is a step in the right direction.
As the country heads towards the elections, it remains to be seen how many women will be elected into leadership positions and how this will impact the country’s development.
The meeting between the AU delegation and Dr. Kabambe highlights the importance of women’s participation in politics and governance.
It also underscores the need for political parties to prioritize gender equality and create opportunities for women to take on leadership roles.
The UTM’s pledge to field more female parliamentary candidates and promote women’s inclusion in politics is a welcome move.
As the country heads towards the elections, it is essential to ensure that women’s voices are heard and their participation in governance is meaningful.