Articles about Malawi
Putting Life on HIV Row - The Nation
01 May 12
Regional relevance: Malawi
Something raw is happening behind the scenic beauty of Malawi's Chikangwa forest- scores of men are queuing for sex with a single woman in a nondescript shack, most times without a condom. [read more]
Sadc debate o fim da violência de género e empoderamento da mulher
23 April 12
Regional relevance: Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa (SADC)
Joanesburgo - Arrancou hoje a terceira cimeira de justiça de género e governo local, onde participam 280 representantes de 10 paises da Comunidade de Desenvolvimento da África Austral (SADC). Sob o lema 365 Dias de Acção Local para Acabar com a Violência e Empoderamento das Mulheres, a cimeira vai discutir... [read more]
Gender and Human Development in Malawi
18 April 12
Regional relevance: Malawi
Malawi has been producing a National Human Development Report since 1997.These UNDP flagship reports are advocacy tools on critical development issues. Each National Human Development Report focuses on a specific area of concern. This report looks at women and the potential of achieving the Millenium Development Goals. [read more]
Southern Africa: First woman president says the time is now!
11 April 12 | (5) Comments
Regional relevance: Malawi, Southern Africa (SADC)
Lilongwe, 11 April - In an interview with an Aljazeera news anchor, the newly sworn-in Republic of Malawi President, Joyce Banda said “my election (in 2009) as the vice president and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (Liberian president) shows that Africans have grown in democracy [and] they have confidence in both women and... [read more]
Southern Africa: Welcoming our first female president
11 April 12
Regional relevance: Malawi, Southern Africa (SADC)
Lilongwe, 11 April - Joyce Banda, has become Southern Africa’s first, and Africa’s second female president following the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika on April 5, 2012. A vote of confidence saw the former Deputy President taking over the reigns in Malawi over Easter. The first female African president is... [read more]
Malawi: Country launches 2011 SADC Gender Barometer
05 April 12
Regional relevance: Malawi
The government of Malawi has applauded the Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance for its commendable efforts in producing the annual SADC Gender Barometer, an important measuring tool of the 28 targets of the SADC Gender Protocol. [read more]
Should women be allowed to wear mini-skirts and trousers in Malawi?
28 February 12
Regional relevance: Malawi
This concept note concerns a seminar that the Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC) of Gender Links (GL) in partnership with Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ) would like to host aimed at discussing gender matters regarding freedom of dressing and culture in Malawi. [read more]
Participatory Radio and the Public Sphere - The Case of Climate Change Communication in Malawi
19 February 12
Regional relevance: Malawi
Despite its impact on people‘s livelihood in Malawi, climate change communication has not been prioritised. Resources for climate change communication are directed towards improving the capacity of journalists and the media houses. As a result, the communication process remains top-down with the public being... [read more]
