Storberget visits Malawi

Minister of Justice Knut Storberget in Malawi.

How to mobilize African men to change the African men? Abusive men and the relationship between substance abuse and domestic violence is on the agenda when Minister of Justice Knut Storberget visits Malawi from 21 to 26 April. "I look forward to learning more about how Malawi is dealing with these issues," said Storberget.

Storberget will also visit a prison in the capital Lilongwe, and look at the situation for the female inmates.

Malawi is working actively to mobilize men to change their attitudes towards women. The government has recently enacted a law prohibiting violence against women.

Storberget will meet the Malawi Minister of Justice, Henry Phoya, Interior Minister Ernest Malenga, and representatives of international organizations. He will also meet a number of NGO's in Malawi working to combat violence against women.

Norway is a major donor to Malawi. A substantial part of the support is linked to health projects. There is a strong focus on women's role in these support schemes. Among other things, part of the health support is aimed at mothers and measures to combat violence against women.