Our Impact
Through dedicated advocacy and community support, we've touched thousands of lives across Malawi's 25 districts.
By the Numbers
Our work has created measurable change in communities across Malawi
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People Assisted
Inmates, suspects, accused persons, and vulnerable community members
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Districts Reached
2012
Founded
24/7
Emergency Hotline
3
Core Programs
Key Achievements
First Pride Parade
Historic first-ever Pride parade in Lilongwe, marking a milestone for LGBTIQ+ visibility and rights advocacy in Malawi.
Government Moratorium
Achieved government moratorium on arrests under colonial-era sodomy laws, providing temporary protection for LGBTIQ+ individuals.
Health Access Improved
Improved HIV-related services for LGBTIQ+ young people through strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
National Coalition Launch
Launch of the Unified National Coalition of LGBTIQ Human Rights Defenders, strengthening collective advocacy efforts.
Strategic Litigation
Active strategic litigation to challenge the constitutionality of Penal Code provisions affecting LGBTIQ+ rights.
National Survey
First-ever national perceptions survey on LGBTIQ+ issues conducted across all 25 districts of Malawi.
How We've Helped
Breaking down our 88,445+ assisted individuals by service type
Legal Aid
Paralegal Services
Correctional, Police and community-based paralegal desks
20,000+
Cases handled
Mobile Courts
Reaching remote communities with justice services
5,445+
People reached
Awareness Sessions
Legal literacy and human rights education
500+
Sessions conducted
African Commission Engagement
RACo actively engages with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) to protect Human Rights Defenders at the continental level.
Formal Complaints
Submitting complaints to the ACHPR
Shadow Reports
Providing reports during state reviews
NGO Forum
Advocating for observer status and participation
Key Recommendations from ACHPR 83rd Session
Toward States
Adopt measures to protect HRDs, establish alert mechanisms, free arbitrarily arrested defenders, and stop restricting civic space.
Toward ACHPR
Encourage adoption of laws protecting HRDs and protect journalists from retaliation.
Toward HRDs
Initiate global solidarity and share information with UN Special Rapporteur on HRDs.
Help Us Expand Our Impact
With your support, we can reach even more communities and continue defending human rights across Malawi.