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A Glimpse into life at Dzaleka Refugee Camp
Life at Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi, remains challenging for most residents despite the unwavering support from various humanitarian organizations. While moments of triumph exist, the daily struggle for basic necessities paints a harsh reality for many. This article delves into some of the challenges faced by refugees, the glimmers of hope that exist, and how […]
The impact of denied access to CTDs
The challenges faced by young refugees in Malawi, including the limited opportunities for them to build promising careers, reflect a universal struggle faced by displaced people around the world. In Malawi, however, the story takes a particularly tragic turn. Despite occasional opportunities for education abroad, many are prevented from taking advantage of them because they […]
Confronting Refugee Injustice
Since January 2024, Inua Advocacy has managed 65 cases in various areas, including defilement, missing persons, corruption, assault, and other matters. We are currently addressing multiple cases involving human traffickers operating within the Dzaleka Refugee Camp. These traffickers have inflicted severe injuries and injustices on fellow refugees, yet they are often not held accountable for […]
Milestones in Promoting Refugee Rights
On April 10 2024, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services apprehended a group of eight young refugees at a barbershop in Lilongwe for being outside Dzaleka Camp and detained them at Maula Prison. This action took place against the backdrop of the 1989 Refugee Act, which mandates that all refugees in Malawi must remain […]
Fostering partnerships for refugee advocacy
In our ongoing mission to advance refugee rights and foster impactful alliances, we are pleased to share the outcomes of our recent engagements with senior journalists and religious leaders. Held in mid-August, these conferences were critical in amplifying key issues and forging valuable partnerships. Your continued support makes these crucial discussions possible, and we are excited about […]
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 […]
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 […]
Encampment policy effects manifest
For the past eight months since the forced relocation to Dzaleka Camp in May 2023, most refugees and asylum seekers have been returning to the towns and cities, underscoring the challenges of confinement. Over this period, people like Bahati Pascal, a Congolese refugee with an integrated family now living in the camp, have endured a […]