A distinguished group of women leaders from government, civil society, the private sector, and academia were hosted to a reception by the Acting British High Commissioner to Malawi, Rebecca Fabrizi, at her residence in Lilongwe. It was an evening dedicated to honouring the remarkable women who are driving growth, inspiring change and shaping the future of the country while encouraging them to foster cross-sector dialogue, align on strategic priorities, and catalyse action to

Senior Technical Advisor for the Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN) project under the Whatworks Programme, Tina Musuya from Uganda, recently visited Malawi for a five-day working visit. During her visit, Tina appreciated the progress of programme implementation, offered constructive feedback, and identified learning needs as well as areas requiring ongoing technical support. During the week-long visit between November 22 and 29, she joined the PKN team in Blantyre as they convene

We partnered with the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability, and Social Welfare to launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Traditional Authority Matola, Balaka on November 25. The 16 Days of Activism is a global annual campaign aimed at raising awareness, inspiring action, and advocating for an end to all forms of gender-based violence. The campaign begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women,

Today, 25 facilitators gathered at Utale TDC in Traditional Authority Nkaya, are receiving hands-on training on the ten sessions of the MO guideline. The training also includes a key component on women’s economic empowerment. During today’s session, participants engaged in practical activities such as group discussions and drama performances focusing on how to support women who have experienced intimate partner violence. They also reflected on personal experiences of power; d

A ten-day social empowerment training for 25 Moyo Olemekezeka facilitators under the Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN) program is currently underway in Traditional Authority Nkaya, Balaka. Moyo Olemekezeka is an approach in the PKN program that engages selected families to prevent violence and promote positive change. It also integrates an economic empowerment component that supports women to achieve greater financial independence. The facilitators are being trained on how they

More than 20 staff members from the PKN Consortium under the Whatworks to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls program participated in the training, facilitated by Technical Advisor Gabriella Pinto of Raising Voices. With support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Women’s Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC), Girls Empowerment Network (GENET), and Human Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities (WAG) are implementing the Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanz

Wolrec Executive Director, Maggie Kathewera Banda, this week attended a two-day East and Southern Africa External Engagement and Influencing (EEI) Regional Convening in Mbabane, Eswatini, under the What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls programme. The meeting focused on strengthening national-level advocacy and influence through the development and operationalization of National Advocacy Plans, while advancing regional strategy goals. Discussions centred on: •

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For Immediate Release [Lilongwe, Malawi – 25 July 2025]  – The Women’s Manifesto Movement (WMM), a collective platform of civil society...

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President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), Enock Chihana, has officially endorsed the Women’s Manifesto, becoming the fourth part...

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Speaking at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, where the Women’s Manifesto Movement presented the Women’s Manifesto booklet, the President...

Tuesday June 17 2025, marked the historic launch of the Second Edition of the Women’s Manifesto. This powerful advocacy tool outlines key...

Community members under Traditional Authority Nkaya in Balaka have welcomed the Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN) program, with local...

Today, WOLREC is training 68 Community Activists and 22 Community Leaders in Traditional Authority Nkaya in Balaka, under the Pamodzi...

Members of the Network for Girls and Women with Disabilities in Malawi have concluded their advocacy meeting today, organized by the...