By Patience Longwe

Lilongwe, June 24, Mana: The National Children's Commission (NCC) has issued a strong call to action to protect children before, during, and after the 2025 General Elections.

Speaking during a press briefing held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare headquarters in Lilongwe, NCC Vice Chairperson, Commissioner Benedicto Kondowe, urged political stakeholders to prioritize children’s rights and protection, stressing that children are citizens, not tools for political gain.

Kondowe said that the commission is committed to holding duty bearers accountable and ensuring that children's rights are safeguarded.

"The NCC is calling for concrete measures, including formal child protection protocols within political parties, child-focused desk in electoral bodies, and the deployment of trained child rights observers," he said.

Kondowe also emphasized that child protection is not optional, but a legal and moral duty.

As the country prepares for the 2025 General Elections, the NCC's call to action is a timely reminder of the need to prioritize children's rights and protection.