Nertha Semphere-Mgala
Dr. Nertha Semphere-Mgala is the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Gender in Malawi, recognized for her commitment to advancing gender equality and protecting the rights of girls. Recently, she highlighted the importance of the EmpowerED initiative, a program aimed at revolutionizing comprehensive sexuality education in Malawi, as a crucial step in creating safer environments for girls by confronting harmful cultural practices.
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Dr Nertha Semphere Mgala emphasized that the alliance is unique in that it will provide a platform designed, owned, and led by children themselves at national level.
Malawi Government, partners launch first-ever National Children’s Alliance to amplify, consolidate children’s voices - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-09-14
Dr. Nertha Semphere-Mgala said this gender-transformative approach will help create safer environments for girls by confronting dangerous cultural practices directly.
UNFPA, Canada Inject $1 Million into Bold Sexuality Education Drive for Malawi’s Youth - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-23
