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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. 

LUANAR commemorates 16 days of activism against GBV

The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Deputy Vice Chancellor Agnes Mwangwela has explained the importance of  walking away from gender based violence to ensure that everyone enjoys the right to liberty and education at the campus. 

Mangochi men urged to open up on GBV  

Mangochi District has launched 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV) with a call to men to open up in reporting GBV to relevant authorities as opposed to suffer in silence.

Malawi making strides in eliminating child labour, survey underway to gauge current trends

Malawi making strides in eliminating child labour, survey underway to gauge current trends

Ex-MYPs threaten to take unspecified action, hold vigil at Kamuzu Mausoleum

Former Malawi Young Pioneers (MYPs) have threatened that they will resort to action if their grievances are not resolved by December 2023.

GJU project reduces SGBV, property grabbing cases in Lilongwe Townships

Cases of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) and property grabbing are on the downward spiral in Traditional Authorities (T/As) Njewa, Malili, Kulamula and Chitukula in Lilongwe, thanks to an intervention by the Gender Justice Unit (GJU).

Undule commends Chakwera administration for Malawi’s re-election at UNHRC

Governance and Human Rights Expert Undule Mwakasungula has commended the President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s administration on Malawi’s re-election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) with the highest votes among African countries as a milestone for national pride and recognition.