Month: July 2020 Posts

UNODC calls for more efforts in fight against trafficking in persons

Jul 30, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

As the  World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is being commemorated today, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for more efforts in the fight against trafficking in persons The day… ...

Activist Matewere donates books to pastors

Jun 27, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Activist Maxwell Matewere has donated 7400 copies of a book on human trafficking to pastors in Mchinji. The book titled "The untold stories" was authored by Matewere. Speaking after the donation, Matewere said the donation… ...

Faith based organisations urged to assist human trafficking victims

Mar 13, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has urged faith based organizations to play an active role in the provision of care to victims of trafficking in persons in the country. The remarks… ...

Anti-human trafficking organisations urged to work together

Mar 11, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Ministry of Homeland Security has asked anti-human trafficking organisations to work together in curbing trafficking in persons instead of competing with each another. Principal Secretary of Ministry of Homeland Security Harry Kanjewe made the remarks… ...

Likuni Girls given human trafficking books

Mar 10, 2020 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Anti-human trafficking activist, Maxwell Matewere, has handed over 100 books worth K500,000 to Likuni Girls Secondary School. Matewere who is the author of the book titled "Human Trafficking in Malawi:  The untold story" gave copies… ...

Expert calls for regional cooperation in fight against human trafficking

Feb 27, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

National Coordinator for Trafficking in Persons at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Maxwell Matewere has called for regional cooperation in criminal matters related to trafficking in persons. He was speaking in Blantyre… ...

Govt asks for support in fight against human trafficking

Jan 29, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government through the Ministry of Homeland Security has told stakeholders in the country to join hands in fighting against human trafficking. Minister responsible Nicholas Dausi said this on Monday during a two day training for… ...

Dinner held to raise funds for construction of shelter

Dec 22, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Trafficking in Persons Funds and Resource Mobilization Team on Friday held a gala dinner as it seeks to raise funds for construction of a shelter for survivors of human trafficking in the country. The… ...

Ministry of Homeland Security commits to fighting human trafficking

Dec 19, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Government through the Ministry of Homeland Security says is it committed to fighting trafficking in persons in the country. Ireen Malumba from the Ministry of Homeland Security said this on Wednesday during a Training… ...

36 alleged trafficked Malawians arrives home

Oct 15, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 3 &

Malawian nationals who were alleged to have been trafficked to South Africa have finally arrived in the country through Mwanza border. According to Mwanza border public relations officer, Pasqually Zulu, the group comprises three women… ...

NGO wants more awareness on child trafficking

Aug 12, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has called for more awareness about evils of human trafficking and its consequences to national development. Country Director for NCA Harvard Hovdhaugen asked media practitioners to work with the government and… ...

Police rescue five trafficked girls

May 20, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Police have rescued five trafficked girls from bars and bottle stores in the commercial city of Blantyre. According to Blantyre police publicist Sub Inspector Augustus Nkhwazi, two of the girls are aged 18 while three… ...

Govt pledges to fund anti-human trafficking activities

Apr 22, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government of Malawi has pledged to provide funds for the implementation of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Act. Head of planning in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Cosmas Gawani made the pledge during… ...

Network geared to reduce human trafficking

Mar 10, 2018 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Malawi Network against Trafficking in Persons has embarked on a campaign aimed at raising awareness on human trafficking in the country's border districts. Speaking to local media, the network’s national coordinator Maxwell Matewere said… ...

NGO warns against human trafficking

Oct 07, 2017 Pemphero Malimba 0 &

A local human rights organisation, Rights Advice Centre (RAC) has warned people in the country to desist from taking part in human trafficking saying the law shall take its course on them. The organisation's manager… ...