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Malawi’s Women Fishers Cast Their Nets Beyond Tradition Toward Sustainability and Empowerment By Raphael Mweninguwe July 1, 2026 In northern Malawi, where patriarchy runs deep and women are relegated to domestic chores, Mkandawire was determined to break the yoke. “I refused to accept what all people were saying that I should not do,” she said. Her determination inspired several other women in her village. At present, more than 12 women own fishing gear in Tukombo. Several of them are also part of the Beach Village Committees (BVCs), organizations committed to protecting the environment and women from exploitation. In Tukombo, six of the 11 executive committee members are women, said Mkandawire. These government-regulated committees protect fisheries and promote sustainable fishing practices, such as banning the use of small-mesh fish nets, enforcing the closed fishing season, and ensuring fair auctions for fish sales to end the fish-for-sex trade. https://thepolisproject.com/read/malawis-women-fishers-nets-sustainability/