Nyale Institute

Nyale Institute is a non-governmental organisation established in 2013 to advance gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Malawi

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AC, a Minor is an important case in the reproductive justice conversation, particularly for how it brings dignity and mental health into focus.

The principles applied in this matter have relevance beyond Malawi. Other jurisdictions can draw from them when considering how laws, policies, and decisions affecting reproductive health should account for a person’s dignity, mental well-being, and lived reality.

Together with @nyaleinstitute, the lead partners in the litigation, we believe that Reproductive justice must recognise not only the right to access care, but also the dignity and well-being of the people at the centre of these decisions.

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Congratulations to Dr. Godfrey Dalitso Kangaude on his appointment as a Commissioner of the Ninth Cohort of the Human Rights Commission of Malawi.

Nyale Institute celebrates this milestone and wishes him success in advancing and protecting human rights in Malawi.

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Court Update | Republic v. Ayatu Alick
Today, Nyale Institute's Legal Team appeared before the First Grade Magistrate's Court in Mwanza.The Court is expected to decide whether the case should be stayed while the High Court considers constitutional questions raised in the matter.

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Young people are turning knowledge into action!

From 13–15 July, youth leaders in Mulanje are leading SRHR advocacy sessions under the “ Mwana Wa Nzako Ngwako Yemwe Campaign”, while engaging traditional leaders to strengthen support for girls' reproductive justice.

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Let's replace stigma with honest conversations.
#MwanaWaMzakoNgwakoYemwe #SRHR #ReproductiveJustice

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Dr. Kangaude issued a clear and urgent call!

States across Africa must collectively decriminalize access to safe abortion for child survivors of sexual violence. Malawi has set a precedence in the AC Minor case, where courts ruled that child survivors of sexual violence have an automatic right to access abortion services.

He reiterated that criminalizing abortion for children contradicts the very rights frameworks African states have committed to uphold.

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Today, Nyale Institute has launched a 5-day training on the SRHR Advocacy Manual in Mulanje District under the #MwanaWaMzakoNgwakoYemwe Campaign.

Young people will gain advocacy, communication and community mobilisation skills to champion #SRHR and drive positive change

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Stakeholders are convening today for an Issues Mapping Workshop on the landmark 2025 High Court judgment in AC (a Minor) v Ministry of Health & Others, affirming access to safe abortion care for child survivors of sexual violence.

#SRHR #Malawi #NyaleInstitute

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This documentary exposes the hidden crisis of unsafe abortion in Malawi and Zambia and the urgent need for compassionate, safe SRHR care—watch here:
https://t.co/kBUIJRkfoe

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Nyale Institute is conducting an Advocacy Manual Review Workshop in Mulanje today. The manual focuses on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) within Malawi’s legal framework, including the Gender Equality Act, and provides practical guidance for effective advocacy.

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Nyale Institute is going live this Saturday, 13 December, to break down and unpack the High Court’s landmark ruling in AC (a Minor) v Attorney General & Others.

Don’t miss it! 📻✨

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Nyale Institute just wrapped up a live radio program on YONECO Radio Zomba, hosted by Tiyamike Njanji, discussing the AC Minor vs. Attorney General & Others judgment. Dr. Godfrey Kangaude broke down the ruling and its impact on children’s rights. #NyaleInstitute #YONECORadio

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Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., Nyale Institute Executive Director Dr. Godfrey Kangaude will be live on Chanco Community Radio 107.6 FM unpacking the landmark AC (a minor) v Attorney General & Others, and everyone is urged to tune in, call in, and engage on what this ruling means.

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Nyale Institute has concluded a live phone-in program on YONECO Radio Zomba discussing the AC Minor vs. Attorney General & Others judgement. Executive Director Dr. Godfrey Kangaude unpacked the ruling and its impact on children’s rights and constitutional justice in Malawi.

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Mulanje health stakeholders met in Thyolo district for a PAC & VCAT workshop organized by Nyale Institute with support from Amplify Change. The session strengthened skills in PAC procedures, referral systems, bias reduction, and district action planning #SRHR #PAC #VCAT

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The Court found that:
⚖️ The Ministry of Health failed to issue clear operational guidance for providers on abortion in cases of sexual violence.
⚖️ The Human Rights Commission failed to act on systemic SRHR violations.
#Accountability #HealthGovernance

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Landmark ruling for Reproductive Justice in Malawi

The High Court affirms that child survivors of sexual violence have the right to access safe abortion under the Gender Equality Act — a historic win for girls’ rights, health & justice.
🔗https://t.co/u5ySBblMe1

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

In the words of Hon. Justice Michael Tembo: “For avoidance of doubt, girls like AC who are survivors of sexual violence are automatically entitled to an abortion to preserve their life, which includes their health.”

We thank our Malawi partners,
@nyaleinstitute, @forequality_mw , our pro bono partners Pallas and Hilda Soko & Co., and everyone who played a role in securing this win for justice and dignity.

#JusticeForAC #SRHR #Malawi #ReproductiveJustice #SafeAbortion #CRR #NyaleInstitute #Pallas #HildaSokoAndCo

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@MalawiLII In AC (a minor) v The Attorney General and Others, the Court ruled that denying a child survivor safe abortion care violated her rights under Sections 19 & 20 of the Gender Equality Act.
A major step toward enforcing the GEA in practice. 💪
#GEA #HumanRights

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