Gays in Malawi dying to conform
Sexual minorities are living risky double life to conform to societal expectations, MERCY CHILONGO writes in Nation Newspaper. Call him Watipaso because he is usually resented […]
Human Rights
Colonial homosexuality laws in Malawi distract fight against HIV and AIDS
Rising cases of sexually transmitted infections in prisons have re-ignited the question of whether Malawi should allow condoms use in penal institutions. Personal accounts of […]
Public inquiry on homosexuality in Malawi attracts mixed reactions
The announcement by the Malawi government to initiate a public inquiry on homosexuality laws has been received with mixed reactions. BRIAN LIGOMEKA writes Despite the […]
Sex work and the law – it’s complicated
Although sex workers around the world lobby for decriminalisation, sex work law remains controversial. CHERYL OVERS writes The question of whether female sex work (performed […]
Public health facilities in Malawi asked to serve LGBTI citizens
Public health facilities in Malawi have been urged to consider providing lubricants and condoms to LGBTI citizens, Freelance Journalist KAREN SANJE writes in Nation Newspaper […]
Malawi : Homophobia culture mocks constitutional provisions
Despite the Constitution guaranteeing personal liberties, homophobia remains entrenched in Malawi, KAREN SANJE writes in The Daily Times of Malawi Her mind was swimming in […]
Malawi: Poor criminal justice system fuels attacks on people with albinism
A new wave of attacks on people with albinism is raging in Malawi due to prevailing superstitious beliefs and systemic failures in criminal justice system, […]
Malawi: Counter fake news with professional journalism, says media activist
The popularity of fake news outlets will start diminishing if mainstream media houses stick to professional journalism by refraining from competing with fake news outlets, […]
Malawi: Human rights activists gear up to break homophobia culture
Human rights activists in Malawi are gearing up to raise awareness against homophobia through various public activities to be conducted on the International Day against […]
Malawi deploys GPS trackers to bust attacks on persons with albinism
Malawi government has distributed GPS trackers to bust continued attacks on persons with albinism. According to police, the use of GPS trackers for persons with […]