NGO urges Malawi to end unsafe abortions through law reform
The government of Malawi must enact and implement laws aimed at ending child marriages, sexual violence and deaths from unsafe abortions, a local reproductive health […]
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Slow path to equality as some pastors in Malawi welcome LGBTI community
With new research revealing that 3.5 percent of adults in Malawi identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex (LGBTI), some faith leaders are acknowledging […]
Malawi: Let churches reflect on abortion with Biblical values
As the world commemorates International Safe Abortion Day today on September 28, there is need to seriously reflect on whether complete prohibition and condemnation of […]
Like Botswana, Malawi should scrap off outdated homosexuality laws
BLANTYRE, Malawi – Just like what Botswana has done, Malawi should scrap off outdated colonial homosexuality laws. The suspension of the implementation of outdated laws […]
Malawi moves towards Universal Healthcare
Good health is a precondition for development because only a healthy people can develop a country. Only a healthy people can fight poverty. That is […]
NGOs build capacity of Malawian lawyers to undertake abortion litigation
MANGOCHI, Malawi – Litigation is one strategy that can result in clarification of current vague abortion laws, which are perpetrating violation of women rights, a […]
Malawi: When Pope admits rape, sex slavery, abortion in church
Following the admission by Pope Francis that the Roman Catholic Church is dogged with pedophilia, rape, sex slavery and forced abortions, the church leadership in […]
Abortion bill in Malawi gets a nod from religious leaders
As part of addressing the burden of unsafe abortions that are contributing to maternal deaths, Malawi needs to urgently review its archaic abortion law, liberal […]
Malawi traditional chief calls for enactment of new abortion law
MZIMBA, Malawi – A senior traditional leader in northern Malawi Inkosi (Chief) Mabilabo Jere has urged the government to enact the proposed Termination of Pregnancy […]
Malawi: Liberal theologians call for decriminalisation of homosexuality
Authorities in Malawi should decriminalise homosexuality as part of the government’s commitment to uphold human rights for all, theologians have said. Among the theologians who […]