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Governance experts fault APM...

Governance experts have faulted former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) for refusing to attend the engagement President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera called to discuss and identify solutions to the effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy.]

Undule against blank cheque...

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) Board Member Undule Mwakasungula has urged human rights activists in Malawi to exercise caution when advocating for abortion, stressing that life must not be terminated willy-nilly.

Federalism Institute proposes declaration...

The Federalism Institute in Malawi has proposed that government should declare Dr. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, Moses Washington Mkandawire and Stanley Onjezani Kenani as national treasures.

President Chakwera commends Nsanje...

Communities in Nsanje district on Wednesday assured President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera that they will now move out of their flood-prone areas and relocate to higher and safer places in order to avert future disasters.
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Undule against blank cheque...

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) Board Member Undule Mwakasungula has urged human rights activists in Malawi to exercise caution when advocating for abortion, stressing that life must not be terminated willy-nilly.

CSOs push for court...

After Parliament failed to debate the Termination of Pregnancy Bill (TOP), some civil society organizations (CSOs) are pushing the Judiciary to deliver its determination on unsafe abortion, which is reportedly affecting women's and girls' right to health in this country.

Undule against blank cheque approach to abortion advocacy

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) Board Member Undule Mwakasungula has urged human rights activists in Malawi to exercise caution when advocating for abortion, stressing that life must not be terminated willy-nilly.

CSOs push for court determination...

After Parliament failed to debate the Termination of Pregnancy Bill (TOP), some civil society organizations (CSOs) are pushing the Judiciary to deliver its determination on unsafe abortion, which is reportedly affecting women's and girls' right to health in this country.

Child rights literacy project reduces...

Dedza district has registered a decrease in cases of child rights violations, thanks to a child rights literacy project, which National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust is implementing in conjunction with the Malawi Law Commission.

Police Officer acquitted of defilement...

A police officer, who was accused of defiling a 16-year-old girl, has been acquitted by the Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe. 

CCJP demands judicial accountability in...

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has challenged the Judiciary in Malawi to provide evidence of its commitment and seriousness in trying criminal cases bordering on attacks, abductions and killings of persons with albinism.

NICE challenges Kasungu learners to...

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...

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...

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

Joy Ability Empowerment advocates for...

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.