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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. 

NICE challenges Kasungu learners to defend, safeguard their rights

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has challenged learners in both primary and secondary schools in Kasungu to be vigilant in defending and safeguarding their rights against any form of violation.

Project to eradicate child marriages in Neno

District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for Neno, Paul Sosono has called for concerted efforts from all partners in the district to win the battle against child marriages and teen pregnancies.

MHRRC hailed for promoting rights of persons with albinism

Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC) has been hailed for promoting the rights of persons with albinism in Mangochi.

Mzuzu Youth Caucus questions Homeland Security Ministry’s stand on refugees relocation

The Mzuzu City Youth Caucus has questioned the alleged change of statements from the Homeland Security Ministry regarding the relocation of at least 8000 refugees and asylum seekers to Dzaleka Camp in Dowa.

Local NGO in role modelling drive to curb child marriages in Mchinji

Girls Activists Youth Organisation (GAYO), a local non-governmental organization, is conducting role-modeling and mentorship sessions to curb increasing cases of child marriages in Mchinji District.

JAE advocates for promotion of rights for people with disabilities

Joy Ability Empowerment (JAE), a local organization has urged the government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to put much effort into promoting the rights of people with disabilities in order to end the discrimination they face in the country.Â