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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.

DPP rips apart 2025-26 Budget

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has described Malawi's economy as in a state of collapse as it touts...
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Neno Faith Leaders March against homosexuality

Faith Leaders in Neno District Monday marched to the district Council offices where they delivered a petition expressing their stand against homosexuality and same sex marriages.

New laws help women secure land

At the age of 42, Martha John of Denje Village, Traditional Authority Mwansambo in Nkhotakota district lost her husband and the idea of returning back to her parent’s home village struck her mind when the in-laws told her she had to leave the husbands home.

Catholic Bishops, Other Faith Leaders Organize Nationwide Anti-Homosexuality Protests

In a united effort, Catholic bishops in Malawi, alongside leaders from other faith groups, have announced plans to hold nationwide demonstrations against the promotion of homosexuality. 

Sant’ Egidio urges youths to safeguard rights of elderly people

Community of Sant' Egidio - a lay Catholic movement that propagates the rights of elderly people, children and prisoners - has called upon young people to take a leading role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of older people.

UNHCR Southern Africa delegation in Malawi to discuss relocation of refugees, asylum seekers

A high level delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Southern Africa has arrived in the country on a mission to discuss with the Government of Malawi on relocation of refugees and asylum seekers.

Mchinji Police engage Ujamaa Pamodzi Africa in promotion of rights of people with albinism

In a bid to end violation of rights of people born with albinism, the Community Policing branch at Mchinji Police in collaboration with Ujamaa Pamodzi Africa and other organizations organised an awareness campaign in order to protect the rights of people with albinism in the District.