Month: December 2025

YONECO has urged women, girls and children in Rumphi to report abuse and seek help during a youth-led open day held at Chandamale Youth Club in the district. The event was organized by Rumphi Youth Network, the event brought together youths, traditional leaders, civil society organizations and government officials to promote child protection and the…

On 10 December, YONECO joined government officials, civil society organizations and community members at Chipopoma Ground in Nkhata Bay for the National Human Rights Day commemoration. Held under the theme “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” the event highlighted the need to protect basic rights, including access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.…

Machinga concluded this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in style at a function held on 9 December at Nsanama Primary School in the district. The event was marked by powerful messages highlighting the urgent need to address all forms of violence, including the rising threat of cyberbullying. The ceremony was graced…

Today, YONECO joins the global community in commemorating International Human Rights Day. YONECO reiterates its commitment to promoting the rights of all people, especially the youth, women, children, and all vulnerable groups. Let us always remember that the dignity, freedom and safety of every person must be upheld. Let us safeguard human rights, demand accountability,…

YONECO organized review meetings and supportive visits for Parent-Child Communication (PCC) facilitators in five Traditional Authorities (T/As): Mduwa, Zulu, Mkanda, Mlonyeni, and Mavwere in Mchinji district. The activities, held from 1 to 5 December 2025, aimed to enhance the capacity of the facilitators in recruiting, managing, and supporting parents and guardians to effectively discuss and…

YONECO conducted a three-day Theatre for Development (#TfD) training for youth clubs aimed at empowering young people with practical skills to use participatory theatre in raising awareness on accountability and the rights of affected populations in Nsanje. The training was conducted under the FCDO-funded Climate Adaptation and Resilience project which is being implemented by the…

Today, we joined partners, community members, and various stakeholders in Mangochi and Blantyre for the launch of this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Campaign. In Blantyre, the launch event took place at Chikuli Ground in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Kunthembwe, while in Mangochi, the function was held at St…

It is inspiring to see community members in Chitipa district uniting to support their children’s education and demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) programme. Communities around Chambo Primary School have demonstrated remarkable dedication to the programme by purchasing mats, buckets, and moulded…

Dear Readers, We are closing the year 2025, and we need to move away from events and celebrations to tangible and effective movements that address social injustices against youth, women, and children. During events and celebrations, we make political declarations, call to actions, and demand from the affected populations. The questions we ask in this…