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Articles from Human Rights

MHRC emphasizes Importance of strategic litigation in promoting gender equality

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has highlighted the significance of strategic litigation in advancing gender equality and protecting human rights in the country.

ICC completes 73 cases of complaints against police officers

The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) says it has completed handling 73 out of 420 public complaints against police officers received since 2021.

Who’s Being Pardoned… and Why the Secrecy? YAS Demands Answers on Chakwera’s Easter Clemency List

The Youth and Society (YAS) has turned up the heat on the Malawi Prison Service, demanding full disclosure of the identities and profiles of 21 inmates recently pardoned by President Lazarus Chakwera as part of the Easter clemency exercise.

Women applauded for their role in national development

A local non-governmental organization, Sprodeta, has emphasized the crucial role of women in the country’s development.

Activists demand justice for sodomised children

Child rights activist, Memory Chisenga, has expressed frustration over the prolonged sodomy trial involving a Dutch national, Wim Jan Akster, former Financial Director of Timotheos Foundation who allegedly sodomised six boys that sought education scholarship. 

Catholic Bishops, Other Faith Leaders Organize Nationwide Anti-Homosexuality Protests

In a united effort, Catholic bishops in Malawi, alongside leaders from other faith groups, have announced plans to hold nationwide demonstrations against the promotion of homosexuality. 

Sant’ Egidio urges youths to safeguard rights of elderly people

Community of Sant' Egidio - a lay Catholic movement that propagates the rights of elderly people, children and prisoners - has called upon young people to take a leading role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of older people.

UNHCR Southern Africa delegation in Malawi to discuss relocation of refugees, asylum seekers

A high level delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Southern Africa has arrived in the country on a mission to discuss with the Government of Malawi on relocation of refugees and asylum seekers.

Mchinji Police engage Ujamaa Pamodzi Africa in promotion of rights of people with albinism

In a bid to end violation of rights of people born with albinism, the Community Policing branch at Mchinji Police in collaboration with Ujamaa Pamodzi Africa and other organizations organised an awareness campaign in order to protect the rights of people with albinism in the District.

MHRRC fights GBV, nips suicide in Dedza

Brave and caring men, faith leaders and chiefs in Traditional Authority (T/A) Tambala in Dedza district are mobilizing their subjects to tame twin problems of suicide and violence targeting girls and women in the area.

CSO leaders, journalists hone skills in gender mainstreaming

Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has trained Civil Society Organizations and media practitioners based in Karonga on gender mainstreaming and Gender Based Violence (GBV) in humanitarian response.