Department of National Unity-Malawi

Department of National Unity-Malawi Department of National Unity comprises directorates of: Peace & National Unity; Civic Education; & Culture

Today, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi through the Department of National Unity, in collab...
03/06/2026

Today, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi through the Department of National Unity, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Malawi , is facilitating a two-day National Consultation Workshop to review the National Action Plan (NAP) on United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security at Lifestyle Boutique Hotel in Lilongwe.

The workshop has brought together representatives from the Government of Malawi, the African Union Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (AU OSE-WPS), United Nations agencies UNDP Malawi UN Women UNFPA Malawi , civil society organization National Initiative for Civic Education Salima Malawi Peace and Unity Commission, development partners, and other key national stakeholders.

The consultation aims to assess progress, identify lessons learned, and review the implementation of the Malawi National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2021–2025), while informing future strategies for advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Malawi.





We are continuously building resilient communities with a mindset capable of transforming society progressively. In this...
28/05/2026

We are continuously building resilient communities with a mindset capable of transforming society progressively. In this journey, we are working hand in hand with our sister department Department of Civic Education under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi to strengthen Civic Education Hubs so they can actively collaborate with the existing District Peace and Unity Committees in promoting effective peacebuilding mechanisms and positive mindset change.




As captured by the daily papers, we all need to join hands in the fight against mob justice in Malawi.Let us ensure that...
22/05/2026

As captured by the daily papers, we all need to join hands in the fight against mob justice in Malawi.

Let us ensure that abuse and violence against the elderly have no place in our communities. Every Malawian deserves dignity, protection, and respect.

We are all Malawians, and each one of us has the right to life and justice.



The Directorate of Peace and National Unity, in collaboration with its sister Department of Civic Education under the Mi...
20/05/2026

The Directorate of Peace and National Unity, in collaboration with its sister Department of Civic Education under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi , today called upon stakeholders in Mbelwa District Council to adopt a collaborative approach in ending the practice of accusing elderly people of witchcraft.

The engagement, led by the Acting Principal Secretary for National Unity, Ms. Cecily Kampanje, followed recent acts of mob justice in GVH German Mahowe under Traditional Authority Mbelwa in Mzimba District, which resulted in the death of two elderly persons and left one survivor seriously injured.

Narrating the incident, Mzimba Police representative Gift Zondani explained that community members, with support from some relatives, mobilized resources to invite a traditional healer to conduct a witchcraft cleansing ceremony. During the process, four elderly individuals were accused of being responsible for the alleged witchcraft practices. Police managed to rescue one victim and rushed her to safety, while two others tragically lost their lives.

Speaking during the engagement, the Director of Peace and National Unity, Emmanuel Bambe, condemned the incidents and urged stakeholders to establish community-level peace forums to ensure that every Malawian feels safe, protected, and included within society.

Bambe further indicated that the Directorate, in collaboration with the Malawi Peace and Unity Commission is working towards establishing a District Peace and Unity Committee to coordinate stakeholders in addressing conflict and preventing such occurrences.

In his presentation, the Deputy Director of Civic Education, Lawrence Hussein, assured stakeholders that the civic education hubs established in the district will intensify public awareness campaigns aimed at sensitizing communities on the dangers of mob justice and the importance of respecting the rule of law.



The Department of National Unity, in collaboration with its sister department Department of Civic Education has intensif...
13/05/2026

The Department of National Unity, in collaboration with its sister department Department of Civic Education has intensified public awareness campaigns on the dangers of mob justice following a recent surge in rumours alleging that some individuals are mysteriously stealing other people's private parts.

These false and misleading claims have triggered panic and resulted in the loss of innocent lives through acts of mob justice. We urge all citizens to verify information before sharing it and to allow law enforcement agencies to handle any suspected criminal activities.

Together, let us reject misinformation and promote peace, unity, and respect for human life.




The Department of National Unity is working closely with various stakeholders to address and bring an end to the dangero...
13/05/2026

The Department of National Unity is working closely with various stakeholders to address and bring an end to the dangerous spread of misinformation that is fueling incidents of mob justice in the districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje.



Lero anduna a Maboma Ang'ono ndi Chutukuko cha Mmidzi, Wolemekezeka Dr. Ben Phiri,MP anachita mkumano ndi adindo osiya...
13/05/2026

Lero anduna a Maboma Ang'ono ndi Chutukuko cha Mmidzi, Wolemekezeka Dr. Ben Phiri,MP anachita mkumano ndi adindo osiyanasiyana a boma la Chikwakwa ngati njira imodzi yofuna kuthana ndi mchitidwe omwe anthu ena akumanganiziridwa kuti akusowetsa maliseche a nzawo.

Pa mkumanowu, andunawa anapekera uthenga odzudzula mchitidwe umene wapangitsa anthu ena ochokera maboma a Chikwawa ndi Nsanje kuluza miyoyo chifukwa choganizilidwa kuti anasowetsa maliseche anzawo.

Zina mwa nthambi zamu undunawu ngati Nthambi yolimbikitsa mtendere ndi umodzi (Peace and National Unity) komanso Nthambi yophunzitsa anthu zinthu zosiyanasiyana anaperekeranso upangiri ndi ukadalo kwa adindo a bomali kuti apitilize kudziwitsa anthu a madera awo kuti mchitidwewu oipayu utheretu.

The Department of National Unity has been in Mchinji District conducting consultations on the National Peace Policy with...
23/04/2026

The Department of National Unity has been in Mchinji District conducting consultations on the National Peace Policy with district stakeholders. The engagement focused on gathering views and recommendations on key issues that the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi should consider in reviewing the policy. The consultations aim to ensure that the policy reflects the needs and perspectives of communities at the district level, thereby strengthening peacebuilding and national unity.




We remain committed to driving mindset change for a better and more progressive society💪🏾
22/04/2026

We remain committed to driving mindset change for a better and more progressive society💪🏾




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