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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. 

Blantyre District Council challenged to popularise NMEP, anti-sexual policy

Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare has urged Blantyre District Council to popularise the National Male Engagement Strategy (NMES) and Public Service Workplace Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in all places.

Children’s Parliament calls for action to address their challenges

A children's parliament which sat in the area of Senior Chief Kalonga, in Salima district on Saturday urged Government and Non Governmental organisations responsible for their welfare to address challenges affecting them for an improved wellbeing.

Mwanza police engages Gule Wamkulu to intensify GBV awareness

Mwanza Police Station has engaged Gule Wamkulu to help raise awareness on the negative impacts of gender based violence (GBV) and child marriages in the district’s hard to reach areas.

NICE disappointed with racial discrimination, calls for stringent measure to eliminate it

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE), a public trust entrusted with the responsibility of providing civic education activities in Malawi, has expressed disappointment with the existing tendencies among people to discriminate others based on their race, colour and ethnicity.

Investing in Women: Decent Work and Gender Equality as Catalysts for Progress

As we celebrate International Women's Day in 2024 under the resonant theme of 'Investing in Women: Accelerate Progress,' it is paramount to recognize the symbiotic relationship between decent work and gender equality.

Human rights partners bemoan delayed enactment of new Prison and Correctional Act

Human rights stakeholders have expressed concern over the delayed enactment of the new Prison and Correctional Act saying it is infringing on prisoners’ rights.