Malawi to hold Presidential Debates as part of the 2019 Tripartite Elections
Access to information, Freedom of expression and media, Media and elections, News, Press statements / 18 Feb 2019
Not every presidential candidate will participate in the Debates as the taskforce has developed criteria to guide the selection process and only candidates who meet the conditions will participate.
Misa Malawi condemns the assault of journalist George Banda by UTM supporters
Freedom of expression and media, Media and elections, News, Press statements / 06 Feb 2019
MISA Malawi appeals to all political parties to ensure that those responsible for violence are disciplined and held accountable for their actions.
Press Briefings Should Not be Turned into Political Rallies
Access to information, Freedom of expression and media, Media freedom and development, News, Press statements / 31 Jan 2019
Press conferences should be limited to relevant technocrats or officials and people directly responsible for the presser.
- Access to information
- Freedom of expression
- Media & free expression laws
- Broadcasting diversity
- Democracy & governance
- Capacity building & training
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.
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