Democracy works Foundation has appealed to all political parties in the country to create space for young women to take leadership positions both at local and national level.

The organisation’s Chief of party, Augustine Magolowondo made the appeal yesterday in Dowa during interface with political party governors in Dowa and the youths.

Magolowondo in his remarks advised them to stop the tendency of receiving allowances for sustainability of projects.

While UTM governor in Dowa West Joseph Kapiza said their party is open for youths to take leadership positions.

DPP governor for Dowa East Abraham Jafali said that political positions like his are not for ‘’Babies’’ saying that youths need training before assuming such positions.

Meanwhile, Senior Programs Officer for Norwegian Church Aid and Dan Church Aid Wezzie Matsimbe said that their project on young Women in Active politics has tremendously changed political landscape in Dowa where political parties are now able to engage youths and put them in leadership positions.