MISA Malawi partners government, UN in gender-based violence awareness campaign
Uncategorized / 08 Apr 2017
The Malawi Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Malawi) in January 2017 successfully partnered the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the…
Malawi’s parliamentary committee pledges support for ATI bill
News / 17 Feb 2017
The Media and Communications Committee of Parliament has promised to support the draft Access to Information Bill once tabled in the House.
MISA Malawi calls for reopening of Times Group; amicable resolution to tax matter
News, Press statements / 13 Jan 2017
MISA Malawi is disturbed by news of the closure this morning of Blantyre Printing and Publishing Company (Times Group) offices by the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) over unpaid taxes. While MISA Malawi does not condone…
- Access to information
- Freedom of expression
- Media & free expression laws
- Broadcasting diversity
- Democracy & good governance
- Capacity building & training
- Media & elections
Access to information
It is your fundamental human right to ask for, and receive, information held by public organisations and bodies.
Freedom of expression and the media
Freedom of expression means you have the right to hold your own opinions and express them freely, without interference. It is not only important in its own right, but is also fundamental to holding governments and institutions accountable.
Media and freedom of expression legislation
Although the right to express yourself is outlined in international law, governments can use laws, such as defamation, cybercrime or antiterrorism legislation, to restrict freedom of expression and the media.
Broadcasting diversity
Since the mid 1990’s, MISA has been campaigning for greater broadcasting diversity in southern Africa to combat the domination of state broadcasters and the exclusion of other voices.
Democracy and good governance
A free and independent media is essential for promoting government institutions that are democratic, transparent and effective.
Capacity building and training
MISA Malawi is involved in strengthening the professional standing of journalists and improving media practices through skills training.
Media & Elections
Credible and fair elections are an essential element of democratic societies, and the media play a particularly vital watchdog role before, during and after elections.
Campaigns
