| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
National Assembly
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| Date of creation |
N/A |
| Last renewal date |
N/A |
| Mandate |
· To investigate and report on all matters relating to all public bodies dealing with gender issues.
<br>· To study the programmes and policy objectives of the public bodies addressing gender issues.
<br>· To assess and revise relevant legislation.
<br>· To examine estimates of the spending of public bodies. |
| Membership |
The Committee has 21 members, selected according to political party affiliation.
<p>Composition by sex: 15 men (71.4%), 6 women (28.6%) |
| Working methods |
The Committee devises an action plan for the financial year. The agenda for each meeting is drawn up with the approval of the Chairperson. The proceedings are public. |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
The Committee has joint meetings with other committees and produces findings with other committees. |
| Relations with external bodies |
The Committee oversees the Ministry of Gender and is empowered to evaluate the activities of all public bodies, including the summoning of officials. |
| Subjects dealt with |
Gender-based violence (Bill); Wills and inheritance (Bill); Cultural practice |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Committee on Social and Community Affairs
National Assembly
P BAG B362
Lilongwe 3
Malawi |
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| Website |
http://www.parliament.gov.mw/mps.php?mode=com&com=Social and Community Affairs
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. H. J. Bimphi |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Name |
Mr. V. C. Chilewani |
| Notes |
Vice-Chairperson |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Gladys Makwakwa |
| Notes |
Secretary to the Committee |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+265 177 3208, 885 1886 |
| Fax |
+265 177 4196 |
| E-mail |
Gla_banda@yahoo.com; parliament@malawi.net |
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