Men are dying in silence as victims of Gender-Based Violence –Police
Police in Malawi says men should report gender based violence they face
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Activist wants learners with albinism wear hats and long-sleeve shirts in class
Lilongwe, Malawi A human rights activists has urged schools in Malawi to allow pupils with albinism to attend classes while wearing long-sleeved shirts to protect […]
Authorities bemoan unsafe abortion surge in northern Malawi
By Manasse Nyirenda Health authorities in northern Malawi’s district of Rumphi have disclosed that many girls and women are inducing unsafe abortions. Rumphi District Health […]
Human rights lawyer says women in Malawi can request access to safe abortion
BLANTYRE, Malawi A human rights lawyer has said that women and girls in Malawi with medical conditions can request access to safe and legal abortions […]
No unanimous religious view on abortion, says Malawi religious network
Malawi-based religious network has said there is no unanimous religious view on access to sexual and reproductive health and rights,hence the government should lead the […]
Woman in eastern Malawi jailed for aiding daughter’s defilement
Mangochi, Malawi A Magistrate’s Court in eastern Malawi’s district of Mangochi has jailed Mayi Ujeni (name altered for ethical reasons) for five years for supporting […]
Why does Malawi cling to outdated abortion laws?
Sad News! For every 100,000 women who are pregnant, 349 end up dying due to pregnancy-related causes. Some die due to infections, and others due […]
Faith, abortion and women’s choices
Today, we have different denominations, ministries, and sects for various reasons. One of the reasons is that religious scholars interpret sacred texts differently. The differences […]
Malawi’s High Court clarifies abortion law
The High Court of Malawi has reaffirmed the statutory protections for legal abortion under narrow circumstances. In its ruling, the court reiterated that despite the […]
Chiefs in Chiradzulu back lawmaker for championing abortion law reform
Traditional leaders from Chiradzulu West have backed their lawmaker Dr Matthews Ngwale for his efforts to have the Termination of Pregnancy (ToP) Bill tabled, discussed […]