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Euthini Police in Mzimba Guarded by Civilian Watchman
By Vanani Nyirenda Euthini police unit in Mzimba is being guarded by a civilian watchman a thing which has led to some suspects escaping lawful custody on numerous occasions. This was revealed when, Purple Innovations for Women and Girls conducted a dialogue session where it pooled together police representation from the police unit, the district police station, and community
Stakeholders trained in SGBV prevention
By Elton Mhango Purple Innovation for Women and Girls has trained teachers, mother groups, social and health workers from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Chindi in Mzimba district on reporting and prevention of Sexual and gender –based violence (SGBV). The organization is implementing a Wukani end violence against girls’ project in Mzimba with funds from the Spotlight Initiative under
GBV Worries Community Members
By Josephine Chipofya Mzimba District is registering an increased number of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases, a development that has sparred community members into action. One of the highly affected area is Euthini, where cases of GBV have increased from less than 100 between January and February last year to 142 so far this year. “This is a worrisome development”
6 Defilement Suspects Roaming Freely Around Euthini in Mzimba
Written by Vanani Nyirenda Officers at Euthini police unit in Mzimba have come under fire from the community for thwarting the fight against gender-based violence as they are failing to arrest defilement suspects while releasing others on dubious police bails. Speaking on the sidelines of a mobile campaign, to end gender-based violence in the district organized by a local NGO,
Spotlight Initiative Intervention Leads to Arrest of Suspected Nkhatabay Defilers
Police in the Northern Region has confirmed the arrest of two men suspected to have defiled minors at different times around Mzenga in Traditional Authority Kabunduli in Nkhatabay Districts. The two arrested are reported to be among the four suspects who were seen enjoying their freedom despite being reported to the police. Northern Region Deputy Police Publicist Maurice Chapola confirmed
NGO Steps up Efforts To Curb GBV in NkhataBay
By Rhoda Ng’ambi Issues of gender based violence against women and girls have been a major challenge affecting communities of T/A Kabunduli in Nkhatabay District. To eradicate the situation, Purple Innovation for Women and Girls has commenced implementing a Project Wukani Ending Violence Against Girls in the District so that people in the communities are able to recognize and report