NGO lobbies Parliament for child welfare laws

The Child Rights Information and Documentation Centre (CRDOC) has appealed to Malawi’s Parliament to priorities Bills that affect the welfare of children and young people in Malawi. Malawi’s parliament is meeting in Lilongwe from Monday after state opening last Friday by President Joyce Banda. The NGO cites several bills, which it says, have been either […]

Child watchdog fears sodomy as Malawi Prisons pack

The Child Rights Information and Documentation Centre (CRIDOC) is concerned that a wide range of heinous abuses and exploitation of the incarcerated minors is inevitable especially Sodomy if the judiciary strike continues. Malawi’s Judiciary staff have been on strike since the beginning of this year demanding arrears of their approved perks. “Looking at the unfolding […]