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Central repository for research, clinical toolkits, national policies, and spatial mapping evidence on Gender-Based Violence in Malawi — empowering practitioners, advocates, and policymakers.

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Evidence & Learning Hub

Discover research, reports, and policies shaping Malawi's GBV response. A curated, quality-assured library of Malawi-relevant insights for practitioners, policymakers, and advocates.

Evidence & Learning Hub

Discover research, reports, and policies shaping Malawi's GBV response. A curated, quality-assured library of Malawi-relevant insights for practitioners, policymakers, and advocates.

GBV Laws & Policy Centre

Access key Government of Malawi laws, policies, frameworks & guidelines. Your direct gateway to official documents for programming, advocacy, and informed decision-making.

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Featured Insights & Tools

GBV Prevention Complete Toolkit

Access practical tools and guides for community-led prevention strategies and interventions.

Youth Empowerment

Explore reflections, training materials, and creative media from MICGBV youth camps.

Survivor Support Guideline

Use this guide to explore support options, access safe spaces and begin your healing journey.

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GBV Laws, Policies & Frameworks

National acts, policy frameworks, NAPWEE, National Gender Policy & legal guidelines.

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Tools, Protocols & SOPs

Clinical protocols, disaster preparedness guides, SOPs & practitioner toolkits.

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Research, Evaluation & Spatial Data

National GBV service mapping study, district profiles, spatial analyses & evidence synthesis.

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Youth Empowerment & School Safety

Teacher learning manuals, youth SRHR guides, peer educator toolkits & school modules.

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Survivor Support & Safe Spaces

Psychosocial support guidelines, family life models, shelter management & healing frameworks.

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Community Engagement & Prevention

Community action handbooks, male engagement strategies, bilingual comic books & dialogue tools.

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Official Documents & Evidence

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GBV Laws, Policies & Frameworks

MICGBV Strategic Plan (2026–2030): Working Together for a Malawi Free from Gender-Based Violence

Official consortium strategic framework articulating MICGBV vision, mission, theory of change, and strategic goals across Advocacy, Collaboration, and Evidence pillars for 2026 to 2030.

MICGBV Consortium 2026 3
GBV Laws, Policies & Frameworks

MICGBV Strategic Plan Brief & Executive Brochure (2026–2030)

Concise summary brochure detailing consortium priorities, membership, theory of change, and implementation strategy.

MICGBV Secretariat 2026 2
Research, Evaluation & Spatial Data

GIS Mapping Study Technical Report: National GBV Service Provision & Referral Systems in Malawi

Comprehensive final technical report of the national GBV service provision and referral mapping study across 5 focal districts in Malawi (Balaka, Mchinji, Mzimba, Nsanje, Phalombe).

MICGBV / UNFPA Malawi 2025 4
GBV Laws, Policies & Frameworks

Government of Malawi National Gender Policy (September 2025)

Official Government of Malawi gender policy establishing national targets for women empowerment, GBV eradication, and institutional coordination.

Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability & Social Welfare 2025 3
GBV Laws, Policies & Frameworks

National Action Plan on Women Economic Empowerment (NAPWEE 2025–2030)

National strategic action plan focusing on economic independence for women, livelihood security, and financial inclusion as key drivers of GBV reduction.

Ministry of Gender / Republic of Malawi 2025 2
Community Engagement & Prevention

National Male Engagement Strategy (NMES) for Gender Equality & GBV Prevention

National strategy manual providing frameworks for engaging men and boys as allies in ending violence, transforming harmful norms, and supporting survivors.

Ministry of Gender & MICGBV Partners 2025 3
Community Engagement & Prevention

Tigwirane Manja Community Action Handbook for GBV Prevention & Referral

ActionAid Malawi community mobilization handbook detailing local referral pathways, paralegal support, and community vigilante networks.

ActionAid Malawi 2024 3
Tools, Protocols & SOPs

GBV in Emergencies & Disaster Preparedness First Responder Manual

Oxfam field guide establishing standard procedures for protecting women and girls, preventing GBV, and maintaining safe spaces during natural disasters and climate shocks.

Oxfam in Malawi 2024 3
Youth Empowerment & School Safety

Connect with Respect: School & Teacher Learning Activities on Gender Equality

School-based curriculum and activity guide for primary and secondary teachers to foster respectful relationships, challenge gender stereotypes, and prevent school-related GBV.

Oxfam & UNESCO East & Southern Africa 2023 2
Youth Empowerment & School Safety

Adolescent & Youth Peer Educator Training Manual on GBV Prevention

Interactive training manual designed for adolescent peer leaders conducting community and school discussions on consent, bodily autonomy, and reporting pathways.

Oxfam in Malawi 2023 3
Youth Empowerment & School Safety

UNESCO East & Southern Africa Trainer Manual on Gender Equality & SRGBV

Regional trainer-of-trainers manual providing comprehensive modules on addressing school-related gender-based violence across educational institutions.

UNESCO / Oxfam 2023 2
Youth Empowerment & School Safety

Youth SRHR & Gender-Based Violence Peer Educator Manual

Comprehensive guide linking Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), HIV prevention, and gender-based violence mitigation for adolescent clubs.

Oxfam in Malawi 2024 3

Upcoming Events & Forums

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24 Aug

Malawi GBV Learning, Innovation and Action Symposium 2026

Pearl Convention Centre, Lilongwe • 24-25 August 2026, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM CAT (2 Days)

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18 Sep

National GBV Practitioners Symposium & Evidence Forum 2026

Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) • 08:30 AM CAT

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05 Oct

National GIS GBV Service Mapping & Referral System Training Workshop

Grand Palace Hotel & Virtual Zoom • 09:00 AM CAT

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News & Advocacy Briefs

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Advocacy & Strategy

MICGBV Launches Strategic Plan (2026–2030) to Accelerate GBV Eradication in Malawi

The Malawi Irish Consortium on Gender-Based Violence (MICGBV) has officially launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Framework, establishing target action across Advocacy, Practitioner Collaboration, and Evidence Generation.

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Research & Evidence

National Spatial Study Reveals Crucial Referral Gaps Across 5 Focal Districts

Comprehensive spatial evidence gathered across Balaka, Mchinji, Mzimba, Nsanje, and Phalombe shows travel distance barriers for survivors seeking healthcare and legal protection.

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