In June this year, the Women’s Manifesto Movement launched the Second Edition of the Women’s Manifesto, the advocacy tool that highlights the aspirations of women and girls in Malawi. This launch was strategic as they aimed to influence the political agenda ahead of the General Elections.  Now that the elections are over, Our Reporter Lloyd Chitsulo engaged the Originator of the Manifesto Maggie Kathewera Banda, who is also the Executive Director of the Women’s Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC)...

Women’s Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC) Executive Director Maggie Kathewera Banda has described the Human Rights Defender Award she received last week as an affirmation of her long-standing commitment to advancing the rights of women and girls. Kathewera Banda was honoured during a dinner in Mzuzu, organised by the Youth and Society (YAS) and its partners as part of the 2025 International Human Rights Defenders Day celebrations. Kathewera-Banda: This recognition strengthens my commitment....

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 advance the...