Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace

Mwenewenya challenges community leaders to champion Right to Food campaign

T/A Mwenewenya has called on community leaders in Chitipa to intensify efforts in promoting the right to food, amid alarming stunting rates of 50.8 percent. The call came during a CCJP-led engagement aimed at tackling hunger, malnutrition, and holding duty-bearers accountable

MEC urges political parties to maintain peaceful campaigns

Malawians go to polls on 16 September 2025 for the presidential, parliamentary and local governemnt elections

Senior Chief Kayembe deplores attacks, humiliation of female contestants

The training brought together members of Kayembe Area Development Committee (ADC), law enforcers, traditional and religious leaders.

CCJP urges youths to shun political violence

Poverty among youths is said to be a key factor contributing to their involvement in political violence and urged authorities to provide job opportunities and soft loans to empower young people

CCJP, CRS launches study to address human trafficking in Mangochi

Director of Planning and Development for Mangochi District Council, Chris Nawata commended the initiative, calling for more innovative solutions to address labour related trafficking and youth economic empowerment in Mangochi.

CCJP urges Malawians to dispel misconceptions about MEC’s electronic vote transmission

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has called on Malawians to dispel fears and misconceptions surrounding the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) use of electronic systems in the upcoming general elections scheduled for 16 September.

Chitipa Police, CCJP team up in fight against child abuse

In an interview after touring three schools namely; Naviziba, Yamba and Lufita Primary schools on Thursday, Kundimbule warned School Management Committees, Parent Teacher's Associations and learners on the dangers of early marriages, teen pregnancies and child trafficking.

Chisankho Watch raises alarm over declining voter registration numbers

Chisankho Watch, a coalition of four civic organizations, has raised serious concerns over a decline in voter registration numbers during the second phase of the exercise.

CCJP capacitates youth leaders with mining governance skills

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) under the Episcopal Conference of |Malawi (ECM) has challenged the youth in Malawi to assume a greater role in demanding transparency and accountability from mining investors.

Chisankho Watch commends promising start to voter registration

Chisankho Watch—a coalition of four civic organizations— has praised the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for a "promising start" in the first phase of voter registration, but expressed concerns over low voter turnout, access issues, and voter manipulation linked to social programs.

CCJP backs MLS’s call for a demonstration advocating the passage of Judicial Reforms Bills

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) have joined calls for the enhancement of accountability and transparency within the judiciary, stressing that this is critical in ensuring justice, fairness and protection of the marginalized poor.

CCJP drills players in the gender sector on gender-related laws as GBV cases surge

Malawi continues to register a significant rise in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) despite combined efforts between the government non-governmental organizations to end the vice.