#YONECO, in partnership with NICE Trust, has been conducting school community meetings in Chitipa to raise awareness about human rights and promote a mindset change in line with the Malawi Vision #2063.
The meetings aim to empower students to take charge of their rights and become responsible citizens.
The initiative focuses on reinforcing school-based rights mechanisms, enabling students to safeguard their rights along with their responsibilities, as rights go hand in hand with responsibilities.
During the meetings, YONECO promoted the national toll-free helplines, encouraging students to report any form of abuse and seek advice or general information. This effort aims to provide students with accessible support systems and empower them to speak up when necessary.
The organizations also emphasized the importance of mental health and well-being. Students were discouraged from resorting to suicide as a solution to problems and were instead encouraged to share their feelings with trusted individuals or call the toll-free helplines for support.
The sessions were conducted in various schools across Chitipa district, including Chitipa Academy, Chitipa Secondary School, Faith Secondary School, Iringa Secondary School and Kasama Community College.
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