GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION (GESI) & CHILD PROTECTION

The Challenge

Deep-rooted social norms perpetuate gender-based violence, child marriage, and exclusion of women, girls, and persons with disabilities. These violations block fundamental rights and hinder sustainable, inclusive development.

OSSEDI's Strategic Response

GESI is central to our mission. OSSEDI Malawi implements targeted interventions to dismantle harmful norms protect the vulnerable, and empowering marginalized groups. Our approach focuses on strengthening community-based protection systems and ensuring survivors of violence have access to justice and support.

Flagship Projects and Demonstrated Impact

• Secured Justice for Survivors and Prevented Child Marriages (Achieved the successful prosecution of 27 perpetrators of GBV and withdrew 89 girls from child marriages, restoring their right to a safe childhood and education -Under the Spotlight Initiative).
• Established and trained sustainable, community-based child protection committees that continue to safeguard over 30,000 children from labor, marriage, and exploitation (ACRE Project).