Author: Staff Editor

Nyale Institute has called for urgent action to protect survivors of sexual violence during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Despite Malawi’s strong legal frameworks, many survivors—especially children—continue to face barriers when seeking essential healthcare. Nyale Institute highlights forced pregnancy as an overlooked form of gender-based violence, particularly when survivors of rape, defilement,…

Nyale Institute shares an update on the recent High Court ruling in the case of AC (a minor). The Court ruled that a 14-year-old girl who survived rape had the right to access safe abortion care under Malawi’s laws. In our statement, we highlight that the ruling protects key human rights, especially the rights of…

Today, Nyale Institute joins the global community in marking International Safe Abortion Day. We call for every woman and girl in Malawi to access safe, legal abortion care without stigma or fear. Unsafe abortion continues to claim lives, yet it is preventable under Malawi’s laws and health policies.Read our full statement here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eK9iUMQu_3yVukDYQ_3lWy_JhDhVpkKq/view?usp=sharing

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/

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…