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Woman arrested for protesting against gender based violence

Sep 14, 2017 William Simango 360 &

Police in Lilongwe this morning arrested a woman who was a part of the protests against gender based violence. Reports indicate that the woman, Beatrice Mateyo, was arrested for carrying a placard which read 'Kubadwa… ...

Malawians protest against gender based violence

Sep 14, 2017 Aubrey Makina 167 &

A section of Malawians have taken to the streets of Lilongwe to protest against gender based violence. The protests come hot on the heels of repetitive reports of woman battering that have filled the news… ...

Magufuli starts arresting critics

Jul 05, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 48 &

After making headlines as a reformer and becoming a darling of many Africans including Malawians who are unhappy with their leaders, Tanzanian President John Magufuli has taken a step higher in his radical reforms on… ...

African Women lobby leaders on land rights

Sep 18, 2016 Luke Bisani 0 &

Women across Africa have been mobilised to call on leaders on the continent to address land rights issues as one way of achieving sustainable development. The call comes at time when women in rural areas… ...

Low involvement of women in gender programs worries govt

Mar 15, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 23 &

Government says gender programs which are being implemented in the country leaves out women who are also the target group. Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Patricia Kaliati says women especially those in… ...

Malawi Govt to launch Gender Policy

Mar 04, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 40 &

The ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare will launch the country’s Gender Policy on the March 8, the day when Malawi will also be commemorating International Day of Women. The International Day of… ...

Yoneco, ministry of gender vows to fight abuse of children

Feb 25, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 12 &

The ministry of gender children and social welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Youth Net and Counseling (YONECO), committing themselves to strengthening the fight against women and children abuse. Principal Secretary in… ...