Malawi Women Push for Parliamentary Positions With Help of 50:50 Program

As Malawi prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for next year, women have embarked on a campaign for equal access to parliamentary seats. Championing the efforts are the Ministry of Women and Child Development and an umbrella body of women, the Gender Coordination Network. Voice of America English to Africa reporter Lameck Masina in Blantyre says the crusade dubbed the "50:50 Campaign" is in line with the African Union declaration calling for member countries to ensure that women make up half of all legislative bodies.