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Malawi Refugee Guide
The Malawi Refugee Guide provides an overview of the historical and current circumstances of refugees at Dzaleka Refugee Camp. Designed to inform and educate, the guide also dispels myths and offers insights into life in the camp, covering key topics such as historical context, legal frameworks, living conditions, and the roles of stakeholders. More than a factual resource, the guide also challenges misconceptions, fosters informed dialogue, and serves as a tool for education, advocacy, and action. It empowers readers—whether citizens, policymakers, or allies—to support meaningful reforms that uphold the dignity and rights of refugees, contributing to a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Strengthening the Fight for Refugee Rights
Our Chief Executive Officer, Innocent Magambi, participated in the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, The Gambia, held under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” As an organisation with an observer status, we used this platform to influence policy, promote […]
From Seeds of Hope to Paths of Justice
When we first met Janete Mukaramanzi, her story weighed heavily on us. At the time, we were supporting her son through a court case, and he had just been set free. A single mother of six, Janete survived years of domestic abuse, and struggled to provide for her children alone. “I do not earn a […]
Turning Despair into Possibility
At Inua Advocacy, every story reminds us why our work matters. Behind every case we take on, every meeting we hold, and every relief package we provide, there are people—refugees and stateless persons—fighting daily for dignity, safety, and survival. This past month, we witnessed moments of hope. From securing freedom for a refugee teacher who […]
From the Frontlines of Refugee Justice
Recently, we launched the Keep Inua Rising Campaign to sustain our work in healthcare support, legal assistance, emergency relief, policy advocacy, and public awareness on refugee issues. We are deeply grateful to those who have already responded to this call. Your generosity is more than a donation—it is a clear statement that displaced people deserve […]
Justice and Solidarity for Refugees
Inhumane Immigration Conduct We exposed the news of inhumane actions by members of Malawi’s Immigration Department and the Police who misled over 200 migrants into believing they were being taken to Dzaleka Camp but instead transported them to a different district and later forced to leave Malawi. We escalated the matter to the Malawi Human […]
Four Years of Impact
Four Years of Impact On 27th April, Inua Advocacy marked four years of dedicated refugee advocacy in Malawi. Since our founding, we have made significant strides in advancing refugee rights, providing legal aid, emergency support, exposing corruption and human trafficking and campaigning for legislative reform. Our impact over the last 4 years includes: Supporting over […]
Refugee Mental Wellbeing and Legal Reform
The number of refugees seeking mental health treatment has risen sharply following the termination of UNHCR Malawi’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St. John of God Hospital ― a private facility 45 kilometers from the refugee camp ―due to lack of funding. Among those affected is Zirimwabagabo, who arrived in Malawi with his wife, Nadine, […]
The Plight of Mozambican Asylum Seekers in Malawi
Imagine fleeing your home with nothing but the clothes on your back, uncertain of how you will survive in an unfamiliar place. Days pass, and you are still wearing the same clothes, without a mobile phone to contact loved ones, without money to buy food, and with no support in sight. This is the reality […]
Bailed After Almost a Year Behind Bars
November has been a month of hope and renewal for Inua Advocacy having reunited a family torn apart by incarceration. After nearly a year in Dedza Prison, a 35-year-old Burundian refugee regained his freedom through our legal intervention. His ordeal began in February 2024 when he was imprisoned and had no legal representation. Desperate for […]
Hope in the face of hardship
In the early hours of October 12th, around 3 a.m, chaos descended upon Dzaleka Refugee Camp as the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) launched a raid; the second one of its kind this year, following a similar operation in July. For Dzaleka’s refugee community, already scarred by the trauma of fleeing violence, the raid reignited feelings of […]
Bridging the legal representation gap for refugees
Serah, a young mother from Dzaleka Refugee Camp, represents a powerful story of resilience and justice having endured constant abuse from her partner. Despite interventions from both families, the abuse persisted, and her situation became increasingly dire. He once threw their three-month-old baby into a laundry basket; and in another incident he violently pulled out […]