The May 19 presidential and parliamentary elections in Malawi will have more women candidates than ever. Statistics indicate that there are about 243 female candidates this year compared to 154 in 2004 elections. The increasing number is attributed to the moral and financial support the aspiring women candidates are getting from the organizations fighting for equal representation in decision-making positions
To read the full article, please visit the Voice of America's Website.
The May 19 presidential and parliamentary elections in Malawi will have more women candidates than ever. Statistics indicate that there are about 243 female candidates this year compared to 154 in 2004 elections. The increasing number is attributed to the moral and financial support the aspiring women candidates are getting from the organizations fighting for equal representation in decision-making positions
To read the full article, please visit the Voice of America's Website.