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Christian Aid, CICOD donate...

Christian Aid and Circle for Integrated Community Development (CICOD) on Friday,  donated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) items to people affected by Cyclone Freddy at Ngabu Sports Club Camp and Pakamwa Camp in the areas of Traditional Authorities Ngabu and Makhuwira. 

Japan donates 28 vehicles,...

The Japanese Government, through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated 28 three tonner hino trucks and five units of cold rooms with generators to the Malawi Government.

Chilima for speedy rehabilitation...

Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima on Thursday  called for speedy rehabilitation of Muloza bridge which was partly swept away by floods.

Malawi Govt sees potential...

Secretary to the Treasury (ST) Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has expressed Malawi Government’s commitment to providing continued financing for research, science, technology and innovation in an effort to achieve import substitution and wealth creation.
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CRS Malawi Women call...

Catholic Relief Services (CRS-Malawi Women) last week joined the international community in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day with a call to the world to embrace equity.

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.

CRS Malawi Women call for equity as they commemorate International Women’s Day

Catholic Relief Services (CRS-Malawi Women) last week joined the international community in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day with a call to the world to embrace equity.

Undule against blank cheque approach...

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.