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January 16, 2025 News Release

Southern Africa: Growing Authoritarianism Threatens Rights

Attacks on Civic Space, Media Have Far-Reaching Implications

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August 14, 2024 Statement

Malawi: Submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

76th Session

July 31, 2024 Commentary

Femicide and Reproductive Violence Harm African Women, Girls

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July 11, 2024 Dispatches

‘Dark Day’ in Malawi for Rights of LGBT People

Constitutional Court Upholds Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct

A young transgender woman at a friend’s house seeking temporary shelter in Lilongwe, Malawi.
February 2, 2024 Dispatches

Malawi Military’s Threats Send Journalist into Hiding

Authorities Should Ensure Media’s Safety, Free Expression Rights

Malawi's newly elected President Lazarus Chakwera takes the oath of office in Lilongwe, Malawi, Sunday June 28, 2020.
December 22, 2023 News Release

Malawi: Rights Group Expelled from Refugee Camp

Ensure Civil Society Access to Dzaleka; Uphold Refugee Rights

People walk through Dzaleka refugee camp in Dowa district, Central Region, Malawi, on June 20, 2018.
September 13, 2023 Statement

Malawi: Submission the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

86th Session

June 5, 2023 News Release

Malawi: Refugees, Including Children, Forcibly Relocated

End Evictions, Confinement to Overcrowded Camp

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January 17, 2023 Statement

Malawi: Submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

72nd Pre-Session

February 25, 2021 Statement

Human Rights Watch Submission on the Republic of Malawi to the UN Human Rights Committee

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July 1, 2020 News Release

Malawi: Reaffirm Human Rights, Rule of Law

New President Lazarus Chakwera Provides Opportunity for Reform

Malawi's newly elected President Lazarus Chakwera takes the oath of office in Lilongwe, Malawi, Sunday June 28, 2020.
June 3, 2020 News Release

Malawi: Ensure Free, Fair, Safe Elections

Safeguard Citizens Against Violence During Presidential Rerun Vote

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February 4, 2020 Commentary

UK legal case a wake-up call for garment companies

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October 26, 2018 News Release

Malawi: Arrests, Violence against LGBT People

Repeal Laws; Moratorium Not Enough

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October 15, 2018 Letter

Joint Letter Calling for Investigation of Attack on CHRR and Other Human Rights Defenders

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