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Lawmaker says communities should stand up against gender based violence
Lawmaker says communities should stand up against gender based violence By Daniel Magwaya There is a need for solidarity in both physical and...
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Human Rights Defenders key to promotion of democracy and justice, says Malawi’s Second Vice President
Human Rights Defenders are key to promotion of democracy and justice, says Malawi’s Second Vice President Enoch Chihana
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Malawi’s reproductive justice network urges government to implement ruling on access to safe abortion
Malawi’s Sexual and Reproductive Justice Network (SEJUN) has urged the government to start providing safe abortion services to victims of sexual violence, in ligh...
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Malawi interfaith group backs safe abortion services for abused minors
Religious Network for Choice in Malawi has backed the High Court for ruling that minors who are victims of sexual violence should access safe abortion services
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Africa Union, SADC fault Tanzania over undemocratic elections
Continental and regional bodies have criticized Tanzania for holding elections that failed to meet the basic tenets of democracy.
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Human rights organisation urges women to run for the Malawi presidency
BLANTYRE, Malawi Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ), a human rights media organisation, has urged women of substance in Malawi to run for the presi...
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Investing in ending violence against women and girls in Malawi must be a priority for all
As Malawi joins the global community in observing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the nation rallies under the compellin...
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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance calls for repulsion of archaic same-sex laws
A human rights organisation, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), has urged the government to repeal outdated same-sex laws,responsible for perpetrating disc...
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UN Refugee Agency condemns Malawi for arresting 377 refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has criticised Malawi for arresting and detaining 377 refugees in a bid to relocate them to Dzaleka Refugee Camp. Malawi...
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Police in Malawi arrest anti-corruption chief
Police in Malawi have arrested Anti Corruption Bureau chief Martha Chizuma. Malawi Police Spokesperson Peter Kalaya confirmed the development to The ...