The First Lady, Gueta Selemane Chapo, has called for the active engagement of men, women, families, and institutions in the fight against gender-based violence. She emphasised the importance of enhancing family dialogue and educating children to prevent domestic violence and femicide in Mozambique.

Her remarks were made during a meeting on Monday at her office, where she received a delegation from Rádio Moçambique (RM) that was there to officially announce her role as the patron of the 38th edition of NGOMA Mozambique 2026, set to take place in Nampula province.

The First Lady noted that NGOMA serves not only to promote national music but also as a platform for celebrating Mozambique’s cultural identity and diversity. She advocated that this edition should also raise awareness in society about the issue of domestic violence against women.