EU in Malawi celebrates International Democracy Day
EU Ambassador, Rune Skinnebach, said that although a free, fair and transparent electoral process is the hallmark of a matured democracy, democracy goes beyond the ballot box. “Elections are indeed important but they do not negate the other equally important values and principles like liberty, equality, justice and various freedoms that we enjoy presently and those we should always fight to defend uphold and protect,” he said.
The Speaker of Parliament expressed satisfaction with the freedom that the citizenry practice in Malawi. She mentioned the petitions that people write and submit to Parliament as prime examples of people enjoying their basic human rights.
It was inspiring to witness a good level of enthusiasm, debate, thought and interaction amongst the students.
