Shingirai Mkamanga

Shingirai Mkamanga is a Programs Assistant Officer at the Gender and Justice Unit (GJU), where she supports the implementation of programmes focused on legal access, gender equality, and digital inclusion. She contributes to initiatives that improve public access to legal information, including her work with the MalawiLII platform, where she supports legal content management, publishing, and project coordination. Her role also includes assisting with organisational processes and programme delivery. In addition, she serves as a Contributing Editor for the #48toInfinity project, where she researches and develops biographical content to enhance the visibility of Malawian women on platforms such as Wikipedia. Shingirai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, majoring in Human Rights with a minor in Development Studies from the University of Livingstonia. She has gained practical experience in legal information management, community outreach, and social development through internships and volunteer work with local NGOs and access-to-justice initiatives. Her background is rooted in research and advocacy, with a focus on promoting equity, inclusion, and accessible legal systems. At GJU, she contributes to strengthening rights awareness and supporting community-centred approaches to justice, particularly for women and young people.