Most African women are taught to endure abusive marriages. They say endurance means a good wife but most women endure abusive relationship because they are not empowered economically; they depend on their husbands.
When I gave birth to my fourth child, I suffered from post partum hemorrhaging. I almost lost my life. I was lucky to be under the care of trained he… - Joyce Banda
When I gave birth to my fourth child, I suffered from post partum hemorrhaging. I almost lost my life. I was lucky to be under the care of trained he…
- Joyce Banda
In 1989, I started the National Association of Business Women. We incorporated microfinance and different job training for women. We did a survey, wi… - Joyce Banda
In 1989, I started the National Association of Business Women. We incorporated microfinance and different job training for women. We did a survey, wi…
My dear husband, Richard, has been the driving force behind my success and rise to whatever level I am now. My story and legacy is incomplete without… - Joyce Banda
My dear husband, Richard, has been the driving force behind my success and rise to whatever level I am now. My story and legacy is incomplete without…
What I have said to my team is that at a point such as this, with 40% adjustment in our currency, it means that Malawians are paying the price. While… - Joyce Banda
What I have said to my team is that at a point such as this, with 40% adjustment in our currency, it means that Malawians are paying the price. While…
It is only when a woman is economically empowered that she can negotiate at household level with her husband about the number of children that body o… - Joyce Banda
It is only when a woman is economically empowered that she can negotiate at household level with her husband about the number of children that body o…
I got married at 22 and remained in an abusive marriage for 10 years. I made up my mind that that was never going to happen to me again. I made a bra… - Joyce Banda
I got married at 22 and remained in an abusive marriage for 10 years. I made up my mind that that was never going to happen to me again. I made a bra…
When I took over, the economy had almost collapsed. I told Malawians we needed to pass through difficult times. Two days ago I even cut my own salary… - Joyce Banda
When I took over, the economy had almost collapsed. I told Malawians we needed to pass through difficult times. Two days ago I even cut my own salary…
I have chosen to fight against corruption in this country, though I have been advised not to because we are drawing closer to this year’s Tripartite … - Joyce Banda
I have chosen to fight against corruption in this country, though I have been advised not to because we are drawing closer to this year’s Tripartite …
The first time I was privileged to meet president Mandela was during his visit to Malawi... shortly after he was released from prison. I was amazed b… - Joyce Banda
The first time I was privileged to meet president Mandela was during his visit to Malawi... shortly after he was released from prison. I was amazed b…
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