Ongoing Cases
Malawi: Bringing accountability for sexual violence by the police
Background Petty offences are minor offences for which the punishment is prescribed by law to carry a warning, community service, a low-value fine or short term of imprisonment, often for…
Completed Cases
Malawi: Challenging eviction of Blantyre informal traders
The Blantyre informal traders are challenging forced eviction from the marketplace by the city council.
Malawi: Ending impunity of police officers for rape
Background Section 153 of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and Section 4 of the Malawi Police Services Act provide that the Malawi Police Services’ mandate is to provide…
Articles
Protect Sex Workers’ Rights
The Nation By Luntha Chimbwete 27 March 2023 It is commonly known that all over the world – including Malawi, women are involved in the sex work industry for a…
Resources
SALC submission on Zimbabwe’s 3rd universal periodic review
Zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic crisis, which has only been exacerbated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown restrictions have led to a decrease in manufacturing,…
2019-2021 Biennial report
SALC's biennial report captures activities for March 2019 to February 2021. Read the report here.