Jean Muonawauza Sendeza

Jean Muonawauza Sendeza is a Malawian politician and educator. She was the Minister of Homeland Security until she became the Minister of Gender in 2023. Quotes The money that the NGO sector gets from the donors and other development partners is meant to benefit the Malawians, hence it is your duty, as a regulatory body, to ensure that these resources trickle down to ordinary Malawians. Hon. Sendeza (right) being briefed by NGORA Data Manager, Patrick Mwale Households which were ultra-poor are now able to do small scale businesses, send their children to school, own livestock and construct houses using proceeds from the programme. Minister hails Social Cash Transfer Programme So, this session seeks to address critical issues like: What does it mean to ‘crack the code’ to gender equality? What will it take to close the digital gender gap? How do we leverage inclusive technologies to combat generational and systemic gender-based discrimination? It is a great milestone for Malawi to be part of this auspicious session. I am leading a Malawi delegation to the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, USA. Minister Jean Sendeza represents Malawi at the Commission on the Status of Women in US, By Watipaso Mzungu, retrieved on March 6, 2023 Due to these financing gaps, our women and girls encounter significant gender-based inequalities such as gender-based violence and they become easy targets for human trafficking. Invest in equality, women empowerment—MinisterNation Online(March 6, 2024) Overall, these inequalities hinder development of our families, communities and the nation as a whole Invest in equality, women empowerment—MinisterNation Online(March 6, 2024) Government of Malawi recognises that when women occupy high-level political offices Invest in equality, women empowerment—MinisterNation Online(March 6, 2024) Government of Malawi recognises  that when women occupy high-level political offices, society becomes more gender-sensitive by adopting and adapting new ways of doing things to accommodate the interests of both gender Government to launch Political Empowerment of Women strategyMANA Online( August 12, 2024) It is envisioned that implementation of the 2024 Strategy on PEW will result in balanced participation of women in Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections Government to launch Political Empowerment of Women strategyMANA Online( August 12, 2024) Women must be supported at the Council and Constituency levels to ensure that that they fully participate in decision-making capacities Malawi Women urged to participate in politicsMalawi24(August 13, 2024) We are committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that gender equality is not just a policy but a reality for every Malawian woman and girl UN Women launches strategic note to drive gender equality in MalawiMalawi Broadcasting Corporation(November, 2024) It is a call on partners, stakeholders and all of us to to prevent gender based violence and resist any rollback on women’s rights by being allies in preventing violence, advocating for budget allocations to address the vice as well as supporting women’s rights organizations in combating violence Gender minister challenges men, boys to take part in GBV fightNyasa Times( November 24, 2023) Violence against women and girls is one of the most systematic and widespread human rights violations Gender minister challenges men, boys to take part in GBV fightNyasa Times( November 24, 2023) Here in Malawi, nearly one in three women has experienced physical violence and one in four has experienced sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the Malawi Demographic and Health Survey Report of 2015/2016 GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) One in five girls and one in seven boys under 18 have experienced sexual violence. Further, 47% of girls marry before their 18th birthday while 9% marry before their 15th birthday GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) By embracing the Model Law as stakeholders in Malawi, we empower ourselves to build a future where the rights and well-being of all individuals are upheld, ensuring a society that is safe, equitable and free from the constraints of GBV GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) This is where parliamentarians, working in with other stakeholders in the country come in. You have a critical role in ensuring that the Model Law is domesticated and integrated into our national legal framework to ensure the efficient dissemination to grassroots and remote areas, where its impact is needed the most GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) The Model Law is based on the UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, among other international instruments, which Malawi has committed to. By domesticating the Model Law, we will be fulfilling our obligations under this declaration GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) The model law provides for the establishment of specialised courts and the provision of free legal and medical services, specifically to meet the needs of survivors. GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) By domesticating and implementing it, we would ensure these crucial services are readily available to survivors in the country GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) adding this not only reinforces the importance of accountability and protection, but also serves as a beacon of hope for survivors as they receive necessary support and assistance. GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) Through targeted educational campaigns and increased consciousness, we can strive towards a society that proactively combats GBV and cultivates an environment of respect and equality for all GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) The complex and widespread nature of GBV necessitates a comprehensive and coordinated response that transcends the mandates of our individual institutions and even national border GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) As leaders, we bear the responsibility of safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly the most vulnerable. Let us build a society where gender-based violence is unequivocally condemned, and where women and girls can thrive with dignity, respect, and equality GBV blight on human conscience, says Malawi Minister for Gender SeychellesNation( June 26,2023) You need to know that every child has the right to education and it is every parent’s responsibility to ensure that their children are going to school so that they become responsible citizens soon Let us collaborate to fight GBV-MinisterNation Online(September03 ,2024) This is a wake-up call for all of us, paying school fees alone is not enough. These poor results show clearly that there are a lot of challenges that affect children be it inadequate resources at school or challenges at home. Let us collaborate to fight GBV-MinisterNation Online(September03 ,2024) We must work together as it is not a one-man show and there is a need to bring up stiff penalties to all parents who send their children to early marriages Let us collaborate to fight GBV-MinisterNation Online(September03 ,2024) The relevance of this campaign is that, it is a great reminder that we have a lot of work to do to protect children, protect and strengthen families and community systems for child protection as well as monitor enforcement of child-related laws in the country. It is now time to propel bold strides towards the realization of the promise and aspirations of the agenda 2040 whose aim is to make Africa and Malawi fit for children. Malawi’s 2063 first 10 year Implementation Plan Enabler Number 5, emphasizes on Human Capital Development, and this can only be achieved through parenting and education support to families. It is only then, that Malawi will be able to build a strong, reliable, self-reliant, resilient  and productive society Minister Jean Sendeza launches Continental Study Report on Children Without Parental Care in AfricaNyasa Times(May 9, 2024 ) Government will facilitate finalization and gazetting of the Draft Child Care Protection and Justice Foster Homes Regulations which propose a range of suitable care options, comprehensive gatekeeping mechanisms, case management structures and systems, and comprehensive national information management and quality standards for alternative care provision as a way of domesticating the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children. Government and its partners will enhance child safeguarding and protection systems to ensure that all children under various care options are protected from all forms of abuse and neglect by allocating adequate resources to the Malawi Human Rights Commission Minister Jean Sendeza launches Continental Study Report on Children Without Parental Care in AfricaNyasa Times(May 9, 2024 ) It is important to recognize that the impact of exclusion of persons with disabilities does not only affect their living conditions but also cost national development Minister Sendeza challenges public, private sector to involve people with disabilities in their planningNyasa Times( July 15, 2024) External links Category:Women politicians in Malawi Category:Living people