News and press statements
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Ensuring safety for women journalists in the Digital Age
There is a need to develop safety mechanisms for women journalists, while also creating frameworks for prosecuting perpetrators of online and offline violence against media workers, particularly female journalists.
MISA Malawi calls for police commitment to ending impunity for crimes against journalists
The Police should investigate and prosecute cases of attacks on journalists in Malawi.
Africa Human Rights Day Statement
We emphasise that freedom of expression and access to information remain fundamental enablers of all other rights.
MISA Malawi demands action on people who manhandled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation Director General
We call upon the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Mr. Richard Luhanga to step up and act on this incident.
MISA Malawi condemns online harassment and bullying of journalists
These deplorable acts pose a direct and serious threat to media freedom and Malawi’s democracy.
Media and Information Literacy key to access to information
In his submissions at the same meeting, MISA Regional Director Dr. Tabani Moyo addressed the delegates on the topic: Empowering Zimbabwe for a Digital World; World View of MIL, Objectives, and Stakeholder Expectations.
SLAPPs: A THREAT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRESS FREEDOM IN ESWATINI
The litigation brought by Farmers Bank has the hallmarks of a SLAPP suit, including the requested damages, which amount to more than 50 million emalangeni (US $2,9 million). The suit endangers not only The Swazi Bridge but also the livelihoods of its employees. The legal action also targets speech concerning a matter of public interest.
Access to information central for good governance and climate resilience
This year’s theme, Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, is especially crucial for Southern Africa, a region highly vulnerable to climate shocks.