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Reports & Statements
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.
INUA Commends Police Arrests in Refugee Robbery Case
Inua Advocacy welcomes the arrests of police officers involved in the 2023 robbery of a Burundian refugee during the forced relocation exercise. This marks an important step toward accountability and justice for victims who lost property and livelihoods. For two years we have been calling for thorough investigations and redress for refugees—particularly those who lost property, […]
Inua Advocacy Delivers Statement at ACHPR Session
At the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Inua Advocacy CEO and refugee rights advocate Innocent Magambi delivered a powerful statement highlighting the plight of refugees in Malawi. Drawing from his own lived experience of being born and raised in refugee camps, Magambi exposed the deep injustices faced by […]
Human Trafficking Case Highlights the Need for Accountability and Reform
An officer from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services in Lilongwe has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the release of 15 Ethiopian nationals into the hands of a suspected trafficker. However, the Malawi Police Service for acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect—an action that reinforces the importance of accountability and public trust in law […]
Making Refugee Self-Reliance Work
This World Bank report calls for a shift from the traditional care-and-maintenance model of refugee response toward one centered on self-reliance. Its message is timely, coming as the humanitarian sector faces financial strain and searches for new ways to support some of the world’s most vulnerable people. The proposed development approach is more durable, cost-effective, […]
Inua explores legal action after failed mediation with the Department of Refugees
Mediation efforts led by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) between Inua Advocacy and the Department of Refugees have not yielded results, as the Department declined to proceed with dialogue. This follows the 10 June 2024 ban imposed by the Department on Inua Advocacy’s operations, restricting access to Dzaleka Refugee Camp and limiting engagement with […]
Statement on World Refugee Day 2025
As the world observes World Refugee Day, Inua Advocacy stands in solidarity with the millions who have been displaced by conflict, persecution, and political instability. At a time when global indifference to refugee rights is deepening, Malawi—despite its limited resources—continues to demonstrate a longstanding commitment to welcoming those in need, guided by the principles of […]
Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Forced Re-Encampment of Refugees in Malawi
On 17 May 2023, thousands of refugees in Malawi were forcibly relocated from urban areas to Dzaleka Camp in an operation that stripped them of dignity, livelihoods, and fundamental rights. Two years later, we remember those affected and call for justice, transparency, and accountability. In this statement, Inua Advocacy calls for independent investigations into human […]
Position Paper on the Revision of the Malawi Refugee Act
This review presents a timely opportunity for Malawi to align its refugee legal framework with its constitutional values, regional obligations, and international commitments. Inua Advocacy is pleased to present this paper, which provides recommendations grounded in a rights-based and development-orientated approach to refugee protection. This approach acknowledges refugees as potential contributors to Malawi’s social and economic advancement.
2024 Annual Report: Defying Oppression, Advancing Justice
2024 was a year of both resistance and recognition for Inua Advocacy. As a civil society organization rooted in the lived experience of displacement, we continued to challenge entrenched systems of injustice while empowering refugees across Malawi. From confronting systemic abuse to restoring hope through legal aid and emergency relief, we remained grounded in our […]
Malawi Defense Force (MDF) deports 8 Ethiopian suspected Traffickers without due process
In February 2025, the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) deported eight Ethiopians who had been arrested during their second raid on Dzaleka Refugee Camp in October 2024. Despite strong evidence suggesting that these individuals were part of a larger human trafficking network, they were held for months at Kamuzu Barracks before being deported. The MDF spokesperson […]
Post-relocation Support and Interventions for refugees in Dzaleka
On May 17th, 2023, the Malawi Government initiated the forced relocation of refugees from cities and towns back to Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa. This exercise was marred by numerous human rights abuses against the refugees, including beatings, rape, extortion, and theft, among other atrocities from which the refugees have yet to recover. The relocation […]