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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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DPP condemns MCP for inciting political violence; calls for firing of Minister of Homeland Affairs and MPS IG

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has strongly condemned the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for allegedly inciting political violence against the civil society organization known as Malawi First.

YONECO FM engages police to disrupt vigil by ex-employees

YONECO FM - a radio station founded and established on the values of advancing and promoting human rights - has found itself on the wrong lane of its core mandate by engaging police officers to stop a vigil its former employees are commencing tomorrow, September 1, to force the management to remit their pension contributions.

Partners launch Joint Forces for Africa to reduce the worst forms of child labour

Save the Children in collaboration with other partners have launched Joint Forces for Africa (JOFA) project, which aims at reducing the worst forms of child labour globally.

Save the Children, Plan set launch JOFA-ACTE Project to Combat Child Labor in Africa

Save the Children Malawi and Plan International Malawi are set to launch a Joining Forces for Africa: Acting to End Child Labor" (JOFA-ACTE) project on 30th August 2023 at Liwera Primary School, T/A Chimutu in Lilongwe District.

Human rights-based approach key to effective SDGs implementation—MHRC

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has disclosed that human rights approach is key to the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Suspected carbon monoxide nearly kills 23 at Dzaleka Refugee Camp

Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning nearly killed 23 refugees and asylum seekers who were recently forced back to Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa.