Human Rights

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

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. 

While progress has been made, gender activists remain skeptical about the pace of change, urging the government and stakeholders to move beyond policy declarations and ensure real implementation of Gender Equality Act.

Deputy Minister for Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Halima Daudi says Malawi will join the international community in commemorating the International Women's Day on March 8, 2025.

In an interview after touring three schools namely; Naviziba, Yamba and Lufita Primary schools on Thursday, Kundimbule warned School Management Committees, Parent Teacher's Associations and learners on the dangers of early marriages, teen pregnancies and child trafficking.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged the government to address critical governance and socio-economic issues as Malawi faces a challenging end to 2024.

President Lazarus Chakwera has pardoned 22 prisoners as part of the 2024 Christmas celebrations, an initiative aimed at showing clemency and decongesting the country’s prisons.