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We’re delighted to have you visit our digital home. Since our establishment in 2000, CHREAA has been at the forefront of championing human rights across Malawi. Through advocacy, litigation, research and education, we strive to uphold the rights of vulnerable groups and create a more just and equitable society.

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Access to justice

STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MALAWI

This initiative focuses on enhancing access to justice and bridging the gap between informal and formal justice systems in rural Malawi. Through the training of community paralegals and mobile legal clinics, the project aims to empower communities and promote equitable access to justice for all.
Torture
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COMBATING TORTURE IN PLACES OF DETENTION

This project aims to eradicate the practice of torture and ill-treatment in detention facilities. Through comprehensive victim support services and advocacy efforts, CHREAA works to empower survivors, enhance reporting mechanisms, and promote accountability within law enforcement agencies.
MBP
Access to justice

MALAWI BAIL PROJECT

A pioneering initiative focused on empowering economically disadvantaged individuals with essential legal knowledge to navigate the bail application process effectively. Through strategic dissemination of information and targeted training sessions, the project aims to increase the approval rate of bail applications and alleviate the burden of prolonged pre-trial detentions in Malawi's overcrowded prisons.

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22/07/2024 in News, Newspaper articles

Long, winding road for Prison Bill

The Daily Times 22 July, 2024 By Thomas Kachere Patricio, now 45, does not remember the year 2003. “I was in prison that year, when prison conditions were bad. This…
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23/06/2024 in Articles

CSOs against refugees’rights violations

The Nation on Sunday 23 June, 2024 By Llyod Chitsulo Civil Society Coalition on Migration has appealed to government to prioritise refugees’ rights, dignity and humanity. The sentiments were made…
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30/05/2024 in News, Newspaper articles

Parliament, Executive risks contempt of court

The Nation Newspaper, 30th May, 2024 BY James Chavula Two of the three arms of government, the Legislature and the Executive, risk contempt of court sanction for delaying to review…
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23/05/2024 in Articles, Newspaper articles

Parliament ‘sits on’ rogue, vagabond court order

The Daily Times23 May 2023By Thomas Kachere Some lawmakers have lamented Parliament’s delays to facilitate the review of Section 184 of the Penal Code, which provides for the offence of…
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Our impact with long life-changing results

Boxten Kudziwe

From Prison to advocacy

“CHREAA, it is our humble prayer that though you are facing challenges, don’t give up, keep on paving the way for our rights until the cock craws, GOD bless.”

Mayeso Gwanda

The vendor who changed the law.

“I believe poverty is no crime, that is why I maintained the case although many friends of mine urged me not to fight the State.”

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