Month: November 2020 Posts

Chakwera urges unity in fight against rape of women and girls

Nov 25, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

President Chakwera has called on people in the country to work together to end gender based violence and rape of women and girls. Chakwera made the remarks on Tuesday at United Nations (UN) 75 National… ...

UN says not enough being done to stop bloodsucking violence

Apr 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The United Nations (UN) has called on authorities in Malawi to do more and act urgently to stop criminal acts related to rumours about bloodsucking. UN Resident Coordinator for Malawi Ms. Maria Jose Torres said… ...

UNICEF buying medical supplies for Malawi

Apr 05, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The United Nations (UN) says UNICEF is buying medical supplies and equipment as part of the UN’s efforts to fight COVID-19 in Malawi. United Nations Resident Coordinator for Malawi Ms. Maria Jose Torres said this… ...

Girls should not be denied education for wearing hijab – United Nations

Nov 06, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The United Nations (UN) has called for religious tolerance and respect for human rights in Malawi saying girls should not be denied access to education for wearing hijab. United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms. Maria Jose… ...

UN tells Malawi to implement action plan on persons with albinism

Jun 14, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The United Nations (UN) has urged Malawi Government to implement the National Action Plan on Persons with Albinism as the people continue to live with a constant threat to their physical security and safety. The… ...

UN concerned over parliament violence

May 09, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The United Nations (UN) has expressed concern over violent incidents in Malawi during the early stages of the electoral process. In a press statement signed by UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi Maria Jose Torres, the… ...

Malawi told to end attacks on persons with albinism

Apr 05, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The United Nations (UN) has advised Malawi to address the root causes of attacks against persons with albinism. In a statement signed by UN resident coordinator Maria Jose Torres on Wednesday, the UN called upon… ...