human rights Archives

Government silencing of public officers: A dangerous erosion of democracy and accountability

Apr 05, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

In recent months, there has been an alarming trend in Malawi, where government officials and public servants are increasingly being silenced by the very institutions they serve. This practice is not just a minor inconvenience,… ...

Parliament passes landmark Prisons Bill, paving way for reforms

Apr 04, 2025 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Stakeholders in the criminal justice system are optimistic that the newly passed prison bill will significantly reform the operations of the prison system in the country. On Thursday, the Parliament of Malawi passed the bill,… ...

Stakeholders in Mzimba decry delays in access to justice

Mar 28, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Stakeholders in Mzimba District have raised concerns over delays in accessing justice in Malawi, describing the situation as a violation of human rights, particularly for vulnerable groups. Speaking during a public hearing organized by the… ...

Thousands mourn Longwe

Mar 23, 2025 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Thousands of mourners on Saturday gathered in Nkhata Bay to pay their last respects to renowned human rights activist Ben Longwe, who was laid to rest at his home village. Among the dignitaries in attendance… ...

Tithandizane campaigns for commercial sex workers’ rights in Malawi

Dec 13, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

It has been revealed that female sex workers (FSW) in Malawi face significant societal challenges, often rooted in cultural and religious misunderstandings. Tithandizane, a prominent organization dedicated to supporting FSW, is addressing these issues by… ...

Government urged to repatriate two Malawian girls working in Russia

Nov 08, 2024 George Mhango 0 &

Human rights and advocacy campaigners in Malawi have called on the Malawi government to investigate and repatriate two Malawian girls working in Russia’s Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ), deemed to be part of wider Russian… ...

UN and the Missing Link in Protection of Persons With Albinism in Africa

Oct 02, 2024 Leo Igwe 0 &

As the commemorative decade of the United Nations resolution establishing the independent expert on the rights of persons with albinism approaches, it is pertinent to review the progress made. It is important to draw attention… ...