Malawi: Minister Bemoans Rise of Gender and Social Degradation Due to COVID - 19

July 17, 2020 Minister of Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati, has expressed concern over gender based violence and child abuse which she said are on the increase since the onset of Coronavirus pandemic.

Kaliati made the remarks on Thursday in Lilongwe at a press briefing to inform the general public on the ministry's mandate and its activities which include addressing issues regarding gender, children, disability, community development and the elderly.

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