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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Rural-based women activists in Malawi demand new abortion law enactment
Calls to enact the proposed Termination of Pregnancy Bill in Malawi are mounting amidst an increase in deaths resulting from backstreet abortions. Group Headwoman Saiti […]
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 […]
End culture of gender-based poverty, abuse and discrimination now
This year, International Women’s Day comes at a pivotal moment, and with a wave women’s activism – from the #MeToo movement to #TimesUp and beyond […]
Ending teenage pregnancies in Malawi with contraceptives
BLANTYRE, Malawi — As Malawi forges ahead with our development plans, we need to address the challenge of rapid population growth. As explained by many […]
Abortion in South Africa: the legal service mostly illegally performed
Healthworkers in South Africa who refuse to help women who want abortions are driving them into the arms of illegal abortionists who perform over […]