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 […]
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Abortion motion withdrawal prepares for intensive civic education
Centre for Solutions Journalism commends the Chairperson for the Parliamentary Committee on Health for withdrawing his intention to table the Termination of Private Members Bill […]
Malawi asked to go beyond offering post-abortion care
A sexual and reproductive health youth champion has praised the Malawi government for offering post-abortion care to women and girls who suffer from complications of […]
Court in Malawi jails man for 21 years for defiling daughter
A Magistrate’s Court in eastern Malawi’s district of Zomba has jailed a 37-year-own man for 21 years for defiling his 15-year-old biological daughter. According to […]
Traditional and religious leaders in Malawi bemoan abortion law reform delays
Some traditional leaders in Malawi have expressed frustration over the conduct of parliamentarians who frustrated discussions on the Termination of Pregnancy (T.O.P) Bill in March […]
What’s does Malawi’s Termination of Pregnancy Bill say?
THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Alarmed by the numbers of women who die due to unsafe abortions, the Ministry of Health requested the Malawi Law […]
Activists in Malawi say eliminating GBV goes beyond stiff penalties
Gender-based violence against women, girls and babies, some as little as six months old, is a big shame to Malawi, a nation that brands itself […]
Faith leaders in Malawi condemn rising violence against women
CHIRADZULU, Malawi – A group of local religious leaders has condemned the escalating incidences of violence against women, girl children and other vulnerable groups in […]
MPs pledge to table Termination of Pregnancy Bill
LILONGWE, Malawi -Members of Parliament of the Health Committee have pledged to ensure the tabling of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill in the current sitting […]
Religious network in Malawi condemns hypocrisy on abortion law
Religious Leaders for Choice has condemned hypocrisy on abortion law reform in a statement. Below is their statement in full: PRESS STATEMENT 22nd September 2020 […]