YONECO participated in the 2022 National Public Awareness on the Existence and Roles of Victim Support Units (VSUs) event that was held on 20 September at Chikwawa Community Ground.
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) – VSU Department mounted a pavillion where patrons appreciated how the unit operates in Malawi. In addition to this, Chikwawa Police VSU officers also showcased how the department works in corraboration with YONECO and other partners in case management.
The activity also doubled as a launch of a newly built Chikwawa Police Victim Support Unit which has been constructed with support from the European Union.
In her remarks, the Commissioner of Police for the Southern Region, Chikondi Chingadza, who was also the Guest of Honour to function, acknowledged the collaboration which exists between the MPS and various organizations in dealing with cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Violence against Children (VAC).
The function was spiced up by a number of aactivities including a football match between Blue Eagles and Chikwawa United.
