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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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President Chakwera earns praise from CHRR for pardoning Linda Kunje’s driver Tewesa

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has earned praise from the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) for pardoning Jones Tewesa driver to former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Linda Kunje.

UNHCR appeals to Malawi authorities to reconsider decision on relocation of refugees

United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has appealed to the Malawi Government to reconsider its decision on relocation of refugees. 

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 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 on unsafe abortion 

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 child abuse cases in Dedza

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.