By Chisomo Phiri
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has on Thursday launched the anti-sexual harassment policy that aims at providing a definite framework for addressing and handling instances of sexual harassment within the service.
Speaking during the launch in Lilongwe, Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng’oma said despite that Malawi has the Gender Equality Act of 2013 which criminalizes all forms of harrassment, it is sad to note that sexual harassment cases keep on rising in workplaces.
The minister described the anti-sexual harassment policy as essential as it will provide an environment in which violations can be prevented, safely reported, and uniformly addressed.
Zikhale further asked the Inspector General of Police Merlyn Yolamu to ensure that the policy is taken to officers at every Station post, unit, and in every region.
In her remarks, Inspector General Merlyn Yolamu said she is optimistic that through the policy, they will be able to eradicate any forms of sexual harassment within the service.
She emphasized that the policy reflects the Police’s commitment to constitutional obligations, particularly Gender Equality.
The event commenced with a big walk from the Malawi Parliament building to Sunbird Capital Hotel.
Among attendees included officials from UNDP, Malawi Defence Force, Malawi Immigration and Citizenship Department, and various government and non-governmental organizations.
The policy has been developed with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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