Abortion from St Gianna Molla’s view
Our Executive Director expresses his opinion on civil law and church law on abortion. Click to read full peace https://mwnation.com/abortion-from-st-gianna-mollas-view/
Tragedy in the operating room
Florence Chimenya’s death following a caesarean section at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital has sparked a legal battle over alleged medical negligence. Her family claims she died after surgical cotton was mistakenly left inside her during surgery, leading to severe complications and inadequate follow-up care. The case, now in court, raises urgent questions about the quality…
Republic vs Brian Taulo
Republic vs Brian Taulo Case Name: Republic v Brian TauloCourt: Senior Resident Magistrate Court, LilongweFacilitating Organization: Nyale Institute Presiding Magistrate: His Worship Nyirenda (Magistrate Court)Presiding Judge (Referral Application): To be assigned upon certification by the Chief Justice Legal Representation: Background:This case involves the prosecution of an adolescent male who was in a consensual, non-exploitative relationship…
Christina Dymon (Suing on behalf of all the beneficiaries of Florence Chimenya, the Deceased) vs The Attorney General (Ministry of Health)
Christina Dymon (Suing on behalf of all the beneficiaries of Florence Chimenya, the Deceased) vs The Attorney General (Ministry of Health) Nyale Institute alongside KK Attorneys have facilitated access to justice for a family who lost their relative due to maternal death. The case brought against the Ministry of Health raises important questions about the…
Re-shaping the Narrative to Promote the Gender Equality Act as the Basis for Legal Abortion in Malawi
Funding Source: Amplify Change Nyale Institute, as part of the Coalition for the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion (COPUA), advocates for an end to preventable maternal deaths caused by unsafe abortions. While COPUA has focused on advancing the Termination of Pregnancy (ToP) Bill, Nyale Institute aims to shift attention to the Gender Equality Act (GEA) of…
Transforming Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Legal and Policy
Advocacy Funding Source: Global Affairs Canada (GAC) via the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) Goal: Improve sexual and reproductive health services for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Malawi, in alignment with the Gender Equality Act and the 2024 National SRHR Policy. Objectives: Target Beneficiaries: The project aims to address the barriers that AGYW…
Advancing Abortion Care: Nyale Institute Presents Key Findings.
On 18th February, 2024, Nyale Institute for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Nyale Institute) in collaboration with the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR), hosted a dissemination meeting in Lilongwe to present findings from the Facility Assessment and Readiness Survey on Comprehensive Abortion Care. Supported by the Ministry…
Enhancing Advocacy: Understanding Malawi’s Legal Framework on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Nyale Institute, with support from Amplify Change, has shared a comprehensive manual aimed at orienting civil society leaders on the legal basis for abortion in Malawi, particularly in relation to children who are pregnant as a result of rape. Titled “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights under Malawi’s Legal Framework,” the manual serves as an…
AC (Minor) vs The Attorney General and Others
AC (Minor) suing through a litigation guardian vs The Attorney General and Others Case Name: AC (Minor) v. Ministry of Health & OthersCourt: High Court of Malawi – Blantyre RegistryFacilitating Organizations: Nyale Institute, Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation(CHRR) Presiding Judge: Hon. Justice Mike Tembo Legal Representation: For the claimant: Mlauzi Legal Solutions, Nyale Institute, Legal…
State VS Hospital Director
The State (On the Application by HM (Guardian) on behalf of CM (Minor) vs The Hospital Director of Queens Elizabeth Central Hospital and the Minister of Health: Judicial Review Case Number 03 of 2021 (unreported) (High Court of Malawi, Zomba District Registry) Applicant(s): C.M. Filing Date: May 10, 2021 Nyale Institute, alongside KK Attorneys and WLSA, supported…