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Ethel: a Malawian woman forced into marriage in China

Young Women from Malawi Trafficked to China: Victims of sex slavery and forced marriage

Sep 25, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

In a heart-wrenching revelation, a dark and exploitative trade is thriving between China and Malawi, where the desperation to escape poverty in the latter is being cynically harnessed to fuel a booming business of human… ...

Justice 4 Men' founder and Executive Director, Lewis Kamundi based in UK

NGO to fight for men’s access to their children after divorce

Sep 12, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A Non Governmental Organization which seeks to fight for men's rights to access their children after divorce, ‘Justice 4 Men', has been introduced in Malawi. Confirming the development to Malawi24 was ‘Justice 4 Men' founder… ...

Expert condemns MLS’s silence on refuge relocation exercise

Sep 05, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

…MLS wants MHRC to probe alleged human rights violations The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has been condemned and labelled as “hypocritical” for being silent on the relocation of refugees and asylum seekers to Dzaleka Refugees… ...

Parliament wants girls to access family planning services without parental consent

Sep 04, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Parliament says it is proposing that any girl who has reached puberty should access family planning services without parental consent. Chairperson of the social and community affairs committee of parliament, Savel Kafwafwa, made the… ...

Emmerson Mnangagwa President of Zimbabwe was re-elected in August this year

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa’s inauguration marred by arrests, torture of political activists

Sep 04, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Human rights organisation Amnesty International says the inauguration of Emmerson Mnangagwa for his second term as President has been marred by reports of attacks against opposition party activists and threats against those trying to organize… ...

Bon Kalindo, Malawi's outspoken activist and opposition politician

The Unfortunate Arrest, Detention, and False Escort of Malawi’s Opposition Politician Bon Kalindo

Sep 03, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

"Freedom of assembly ensures that people can gather and meet, both publicly and privately. Assemblies can be platforms to advocate for change and for people to raise awareness about the issues that matter to them,… ...

Disturbing Trend: Alarming Increase in Child Trafficking from Malawi to South Africa

Aug 28, 2023 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Beitbridge, South Africa - A shocking and distressing revelation has come to light as an eyewitness has shared heart-wrenching accounts of children being transported like commodities and trafficked into South Africa from Malawi to work… ...

What Is the Role of Human Rights Activists? – A Look Back at HRDC

Aug 25, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

"Activists fight for civil rights, for justice, for freedom. Activist movements are found in every country in the world and often focus on human rights. Throughout history, human rights activists have resisted slavery, oppression, patriarchy,… ...

The Afternoon I Almost Got Killed: My Near-Death Encounter with Street Kids in Limbe

Aug 15, 2023 Ramito Lazarus Makwenda 0 &

Dead men tell no tales! I'm glad to have survived to raise awareness. We live in dangerous times, and the devil is working overtime—mostly against potential. So, I was reporting for a new job somewhere… ...

ECAM and MCTU have agreed on labour and employment issues

ECAM, MCTU sign MOU on bipartite social dialogue

Aug 15, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

As one way of improving working conditions in the country, Employers Consultative Association (ECAM) has signed an MOU with Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) on bipartite social dialogue. The MOU is going to explore… ...

Is There Anything Like Refugees Taking Away Business From Malawians?

Aug 01, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Business refers to an enterprising entity or organization that carries out professional activities. They can be commercial, industrial, or others. For-profit business entities do business to earn a profit, while non-profit ones do it for… ...

Persons with albinism call for protection of rights through inclusion

Jul 29, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has called for the protection of rights of persons with albinism by including them in all social and economic activities. APAM Deputy Secretary, Virginia Chimodzi, made the… ...

Zomba Malosa MP urges people to take care of elderly

Jul 28, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa, Grace Kwelepeta, cheered up the elderly at Naphini Community Based Organisation (CBO) at Senior Chief Malemia's area where she said the elderly deserve all the respect and should enjoy… ...

The hypocrisy behind homosexuality in Malawi

Jul 18, 2023 Rick Dzida 0 &

"I will give you a scaring sentence so that the public be protected from people like you so that we are not tempted to emulate this horrendous example. We are sitting here to represent the… ...

Zengani Kayira is a teacher and author in Malawi whose recent publication is book titled Creating Independent Minds that offers a comprehensive guide to empowering girls in Malawi. The book addresses critical issues such as early pregnancies, early marriages, and mental health concerns, and provides practical strategies for parents, educators, and community leaders.

Zengani Kayira, Respected Teacher, Releases Transformative Book on Guidance and Counseling: Creating Independent Minds

Jul 07, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Respected teacher and visionary, Zengani Kayira, has recently launched an extraordinary book titled Creating Independent Minds. This pioneering work is specifically designed to empower young girls, instilling in them a spirit of self-reliance and independent… ...

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