TESSA project honoured with a Women Deliver Award
Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
n the same week International Women’s Day was marked the OU Teacher in Education in Sub Saharan Africca (TESSA) Access […]
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The story behind Malawi Vice President Joyce Banda’s dedication to women’s empowerment
Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
It’s often fascinating to hear from where an activist found their dedication to a cause. I’ve interviewed a young victim […]
When women know their rights, they claim them
Published on March 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
As the world celebrate Women’s International Day, in southern Africa, like in most regions on the continent including sub-Saharan Africa, […]
Research in Malawi finds girls who receive regular payments are able to resist attentions of older men and avoid infection
Published on February 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Regular small cash payments to girls and young women can enable them to resist the attentions of older men and […]
STRIP-ME-NOT CAMPAIGN
Published on January 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Dear Sisters, Please join us in condemning the stripping of women in Malawi by endorsing the Strip-Me-Not Campaign. The Strip-Me-Not […]
MicroLoan Foundation Sets Up Women as Solar Entrepreneurs in Malawi
Published on January 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Kasungu, Malawi: In the small landlocked southeastern African nation of Malawi only 8% of its growing 15.263 million people are […]
Statement by the Solidarity of African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) Coalition Condemning the Recent Stripping of Women in Malawi
Published on January 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The 39 members of the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights Coalition based in 18 African countries vehemently condemn the stripping […]
Street Vendors undressing women in Lilongwe for wearing trousers and mini-skirts | Review
Published on January 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Vendors this morning ripped off clothes from almost 11 women, allegedly ordered by some politicians to enforce Malawian culture. The […]
Disabled mother in Malawi receives PET cart with the help of friends and her son
Published on January 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Some time ago a PET supporter from Spokane, WA knew about a disabled woman in Malawi who needed mobility. The […]
Zambia/Malawi: Women’s Squad Ready to Take On Malawi
Published on January 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
THE Zambia women soccer team has intensified training ahead of Saturday’s 2012 CAF Africa Cup preliminary round qualifier against Malawi […]
American Woman Dead in Nkhata Bay After Assault
Published on January 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
NKHATABAY: An American peace corp who was attacked in Nkhata Bay on new year’s day has died. Police have since […]
MALAWI: Women’s Education the Path to the Presidency
Published on December 20, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI
Source: IPS | Travis Lupick and Emma Mwasinga Malawi’s Vice President Joyce Banda says younger women have a ‘moral obligation […]
Naomi Tutu Speaks Out for Malawi Women and Girls
Published on December 13, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI
This post comes from Naomi Tutu and Join My Village. Naomi Tutu is a long-time race and gender equality advocate […]
ILRI’s Jemimah Njuki and her work on empowering African women and communities profiled by IDRC
Published on November 28, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI
‘One of the biggest challenges in gender research, says Jemimah Njuki, is getting it wrong. Good intentions grounded in faulty […]
Shalom Kubwalo 24 from Malawi scoops Second Princess in Face of Africa UK
Published on November 28, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI
Zimbabwean 18 year old Monalisa Moyo to the title of Miss Face of Africa UK 2011 Sonia Bott 21 from […]
Malawi’s unsafe abortion toll
Published on November 9, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI
A recent survey reveals that unsafe abortions are killing three women and girls daily in Malawi When she found out […]
Women in Prison | IRISH RULE OF LAW MALAWI
Published on November 9, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI
In the last week I have made my first visit to the Maula prison women’s section. The vast majority of […]
MALAWI…”DO WOMEN HAVE TO DIE IN ORDER TO GIVE LIFE?”
Published on November 8, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI
In this country of 13.1 million people, it is quite common for young girls between 15 – 19 to already […]