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Human organisations urge Malawi to respect minority rights
As Malawi plans to conduct a public inquiry on Lesbian, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) citizens, two local human rights organisatio...
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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 beca...
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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 wr...
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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 fem...
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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 wr...
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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...
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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 sy...
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African Commission tackles sexual orientation, gender identity
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has taken on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity, topics that some may have considere...
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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 wi...
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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 Interna...