In a challenging 2022, UNFPA made significant strides in accelerating the three transformative results in Malawi and ensuring no one is left behind in attainment of its key outcomes. Notable achievements were made in various areas, including access to sexual and reproductive

health and rights services, family planning, addressing gender-based violence, promoting access to justice, economic empowerment of young women, and piloting the innovative use of technology in safe spaces.

By harnessing the power of technology, UNFPA expanded young people’s reach to comprehensive sexuality education, which ensured that even those in hard-to-reach locations have access to vital sexual and reproductive health and rights services and information. This

innovative approach has the potential to transform the delivery of sexual and reproductive health and rights services and empower young people, particularly those who are marginalized or face geographical barriers.

The year 2022 also brought unprecedented challenges as Malawi faced the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Ana and Tropical Cyclone Gombe. These natural disasters resulted in significant loss of lives, displacement of communities, and destruction of infrastructure.

The impact was particularly severe on women, girls, and young people, who are often more vulnerable in times of crisis. UNFPA worked tirelessly to respond to the immediate needs of those affected, providing integrated life-saving reproductive health and gender-based violence prevention and response services, including emergency obstetric care, and psychosocial support.