Month: September 2023 Posts

MHRRC calls on CSOs to advocate for safe abortion

Sep 28, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Resource Center (MHRRC) has called on all Civil Society Organisations (CSO) to build stronger movements to advocate for the removal of restrictive abortion laws in Malawi. This comes as the world… ...

Balaka NGOs hailed for supporting healthcare delivery

Sep 26, 2023 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The Director of Health and Social Services for Balaka District Council, Dr. Chimwemwe Thambo has commended various non-governmental organizations (NGO's) working in the health sector in the District for their enormous support in the provision… ...

Grouping says ACB should prioritize DPP era corruption cases

Sep 24, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Leaders of Independent Civil Society grouping has challenged the Anti Corruption Bureau to prioritize investigation of corruption cases that occurred during the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regime. The remarks were made at a press briefing… ...

CSO coalition in Zomba accuse fellow CSOs of interfering in ACB operations

Sep 17, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Southern and Eastern Region Civil Society Coalition in Zomba has accused some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country of interfering in Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) operations by questioning the bureau's handling of some corruption… ...

Council and CSOs worried over children’s access to pornography

Aug 14, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Zomba District Council and partner organisations on child rights have expressed worry over children's irresponsible use of smartphones which exposes them to pornographic images. District Council Chairperson for Zomba, Councilor, William Muthipa, expressed the concern… ...

CSOs want govt to increase funding for inclusive education

Jun 09, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Civil Society Organization led by Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) have asked government to increase funding for inclusive education so that the sector can provide support to all special needs learners. The plea was made… ...

CSOs worried about attempts to legalize homosexuality in Malawi

May 02, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Grand Coalition for Civil Rights Organisations in Malawi says it is sad that there are attempts to promote and legalize homosexuality in Malawi. In a statement, Agape Khombe who is Chairperson of the Coalition,… ...