one in three women
in Malawi experience
gender-based
violence
We’re changing that through feminist legal action, community-based advocacy, and digital tools. By advancing gender justice, we support women facing violence — and the frontline workers who stand with them.
Partnering with
We focus on legal empowerment as one of the most powerful tools for advancing gender equality and social justice
● Our work is making a difference across Malawi
women and girls reached with legal support and counselling
downloads of the free EmpowerLine App
service providers trained on GBV laws and survivor-centered response
community focal points equipped to support local cases
Calls on the EmpowerLine IVR System with an Average of 7 calls a day
● Empowerline app
Putting legal information directly into the hands of those who need it most
EmpowerLine Malawi is a mobile app designed to support women in Malawi with easy, accessible legal information.
The app provides simplified guidance on key legal issues — including family law, property rights, workplace rights, and gender-based violence — helping women better understand their rights and take action when facing legal challenges.
Built with accessibility in mind, EmpowerLine offers:
A legal information hub in plain language
Emergency contact numbers
A built-in chatbot to help users navigate categories and get support
● OUR WORK
We turn legal theory into community power through advocacy, research, and strategic action
At the Gender and Justice Unit, we believe justice must be lived — not just written into law. That’s why we work hand in hand with communities in Malawi to make the law accessible, actionable, and responsive to those who need it most.
Through legal empowerment, feminist advocacy, and strategic partnerships, we support women facing violence and the frontline workers who respond to them. We also lead research, offer technical assistance, and collaborate across sectors to drive structural change — from the ground up.
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We produce accessible guides, in-depth research, and legal tools that support informed decision-making, community action, and feminist advocacy.
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Voices for Justice
Explore powerful narratives, videos, and updates from the communities, advocates, and frontline workers advancing gender equality across the country.
17 June 2025
EmpowerLine: Malawi’s Revolutionary Leap for Gender Justice: Africa’s First Toll-Free Legal Empowerment Platform
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28 March 2025
GJU Reflecting on the recent CSW69: Aligning Our New Strategic Journey with Global Gender Justice Priorities
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