Malawi census officials urged to stop harassing intersex citizens
Authorities in Malawi have been urged to orient enumerators conducting national population census on the need to respect the rights of intersex people. Centre for […]
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Archaic laws in Malawi aggravate unsafe abortions, maternal deaths
Unplanned pregnancy! Loss of blood! Loss of uterus! Then unexpected divorce! Bad outcomes of cruel laws. Outdated laws written in 1800s. The nerve-racking story of […]
Malawi urged to domesticate reproductive health treaties
Malawi has an obligation to domesticate international treaties she has signed and ratified over the years, a human rights activist has said. “As a nation, […]
Malawi: Authorities optimistic on enactment of new abortion law
Authorities in Malawi have expressed optimism that a new Termination of Pregnancy law will be enacted once Cabinet ministers complete reviewing recommendations which the Law […]
Rural women groups in Malawi back proposed abortion law
The statistics are staggering. Over 141,000 women and girls induce abortions unsafely in Malawi with about half of them suffering from complications. AKWETE SANDE writes […]
21 persons with albinism killed in Malawi as culture of impunity soars
With over 21 persons with albinism killed over the past two years, authorities in Malawi have been urged to overhaul the criminal justice system to […]
Activist asks Malawi to emulate Ireland’s abortion law reform
Women in Malawi should be given freedom to access sexual and reproductive health services without interference from the state and the church, a local activist […]
Global Gag Rule hits Malawi SRHR NGOs hard, says activist
MULANJE, Malawi – Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJNEWS), a human rights organisation, has described the Global Gag Rule as big blow to grassroot sexual and […]
Gynaecologist sheds light on abortion law reform in Malawi
Renowned Malawian gynaecologist Dr Chisali Mhango sheds light on abortion law history, misconceptions, fears and law reform process in Malawi. Dr Chisali Mhango Abortion is […]
Malawi: Local human rights organization decries Global Gag Rule
MULANJE, Malawi – Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJNEWS), a local human rights organisation, has described the Global Gag Rule as big blow to grassroot […]