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EmpowerLine: Malawi’s Revolutionary Leap for Gender Justice: Africa’s First Toll-Free Legal Empowerment Platform

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The Gender and Justice Unit (GJU) proudly celebrates the extraordinary launch success of EmpowerLine:  Africa’s first toll-free legal empowerment platform for survivors of gender-based violence. In just 2.5 months since our official launch in April 2025, EmpowerLine has achieved what many thought impossible: the immediate and widespread adoption of anonymous legal technology by Malawi’s most […]

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GJU Reflecting on the recent CSW69: Aligning Our New Strategic Journey with Global Gender Justice Priorities

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The Gender and Justice Unit is proud to launch our ambitious 2024-2028 Strategic Plan at a pivotal moment in the global gender equality movement. As we begin implementing our new strategic direction, we’re energized by the alignment between our six strategic pillars and the global frameworks renewed at the 69th Commission on the Status of

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Founder and Executive Director Sarai Chisala-Tempelhoff Selected for 2025 African Visionary Fellowship

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The Gender and Justice Unit is pleased to announce that our Founder and Executive Director, Sarai Chisala-Tempelhoff, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 African Visionary Fellowship by the Segal Family Foundation. The Segal Family Foundation believes that stellar individuals leading exemplary organizations are best placed to devise contextual and sustainable solutions to local challenges.

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SEGAL CONNECT Summit 2024: A Journey of Growth, Connection, and Impact

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A personal reflection by Emma Kalea Chigwenembe, the Deputy Director of GJU   Wow! We recently had an incredible experience at the SEGAL CONNECT Summit in Lilongwe! 🌟 As I sit here, still buzzing with energy and ideas, I can’t help but feel immensely grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this transformative

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MalawiLII Expands Outreach Under NED-Funded Project: Enabling Free Access to Legal Information

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The Malawi Legal Information Institute (MalawiLII.org), in partnership with Laws Africa, is proud to share updates on our outreach activities under the “Enabling free access to legal information” project. This initiative, funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), aims to empower citizens, particularly women and girls, to actively participate in Malawi’s democratic landscape. Recent

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Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives: GJU’s Impact in Nkhotakota

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As we reflect on our year-long project work in the Nkhotakota district, we are filled with a sense of accomplishment and renewed purpose. Our efforts to enhance access to justice and combat gender-based violence (GBV) have made tangible differences in people’s lives while also illuminating the challenges that remain. Key Achievements: Comprehensive Baseline Studies: We

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The Gender and Justice Unit Makes Waves at the 9th African Population Conference

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The Gender and Justice Unit (GJU) proudly participated in the 9th African Population Conference held in Lilongwe, Malawi, from May 20-24, 2024. Organized every four years by the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS), the African Population Conference (APC) is the largest scientific meeting on population issues that examines the state and knowledge gaps regarding

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Justice for All: Combating Sexual Harassment in Malawi’s Courts

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Join us for an inside look at a groundbreaking Train-the-Trainer workshop aimed at ending sexual harassment and sextortion in Malawi’s judicial system. This short documentary showcases the efforts of the Gender and Justice Unit (GJU), the Women Judges Association of Malawi (WOJAM – https://www.facebook.com/womenjudgesassociation/), and the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit (DGRU) to create a

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#Pabwalo Advocacy Breakfast on Strengthening Access to Justice for All Citizens

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Background: Access to justice is a fundamental human right to protect all other rights. Despite a comprehensive legal framework, many citizens encounter obstacles when accessing justice. With support of the Open Society Foundation, the recent Pabwalo Town Hall allowed citizens to voice their difficulties accessing justice. Building upon the outcomes of the town hall, the

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