NGO Coalition on Child Rights

07/08/2026

Children's voices matter!

05/08/2026

Children's Voices, Children's Future!

Today, 5th August 2026, at the NGO Coalition on Child Rights premises, 17 children ( 8 boys
,9 girls) from various child participation structures were hard at work validating the ChildFriendly Child Participation Guidelines and Concluding Observations.

This important workshop was backed by technical experts from NGO CCR, the Ministry of
Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, and NYNCC.

This was more than a workshop; it was a fundamental step toward ensuring every guideline and
observation truly reflects the best interests of the child.

Putting young voices at the heart of the process!

29/07/2026

Today, 29 July 2026, UNICEF, NGO CCR, and the Joining forces Alliance are meeting with the
Parliamentary Cluster Committee on local and community Affairs, Social and community Affairs,
Education and Budget to advance the Child Protection Investment Case for Malawi — a
bold initiative first proposed by the Committee back in March 2025.

This engagement marks another step toward turning that vision into action, ensuring every
Malawian child grows up safe, protected, and empowered.

14/07/2026

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14/07/2026

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30/06/2026

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25/06/2026

Child Marriage is Stealing Childhood in Malawi!!!

With a prevalence rate of 38%, child marriage remains one of the most serious child rights violations in Malawi. Just this week, Kasungu and Mchinji districts reported approximately 5,000 and 4,100 teenage pregnancies respectively between January and June, highlighting the urgent need for action as these numbers are a largely a result of child marriage.

Today marks a new dawn for Malawi's children, especially girls, as the Government of Malawi, with support from the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and UNICEF, launched the "Ending Child Marriage Initiative: Protecting Girls, Transforming Futures" at T/A Chimutu in Lilongwe. The five-year programme will be implemented in 10 districts with high child marriage rates.

Did you know? Child marriage is the 3rd leading cause of primary school dropout and the 2nd leading cause of secondary school dropout in Malawi.

A child is anyone below the age of 18, and child marriage is prohibited by law in Malawi.

Today, the Minister declared war against child marriage. Let us all join the fight to protect our children and ensure every girl has the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve her full potential.

Together, we can end child marriage by 2030.

Ministry of Gender, Malawi Save the Children Malawi SOS Children's Villages Malawi Girls Not Brides

24/06/2026

Throwback to the Day of the African Child 2026

16th June is a significant day for every child in Africa as it commemorates the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa, where children courageously stood up for their right to education and freedom.

This year, the Day of the African Child was commemorated under the African Union theme: “Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa.”

NGO CCR joined the Government of Malawi and other child rights stakeholders in commemorating the Day in Nkhata-Bay District through a series of activities.

Twenty-five children (15 Girls & 10 Boys) from across the country gathered on 14th June for a capacity-building session in preparation for the set DAC activities including an interface meeting with the District Council and a live panel discussion.

During the interface meeting, the children engaged members of the Nkhata-Bay District Council Executive Committee, highlighting key WASH-related challenges affecting children, including long distances travelled to access safe and clean water.

Did you know😲? Access to clean water 💧remains a challenge for many children, affecting their education, health and overall well-being. 500Meters (to and from) according to the response given by the Water officer is the recommended distance to be covered to access water.

Later that day, children took center stage during a live panel discussion on Mibawa Television. Through phone-in discussions, people from across the country shared their views and asked questions on WASH issues affecting children. One issue that stood out was menstrual hygiene management.

Did you know😲? Many schools still lack adequate facilities, such as changing rooms, making it difficult for some girls to manage their menstrual hygiene with dignity. As a result, some girls miss classes during their menstrual periods. Children called for increased investment in WASH facilities in schools to ensure that every girl can stay in school and learn during their periods.

16th June was the peak of the event graced by the Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Hon. Mary Navicha at Matete Ground in Traditional Authority Fukamapiri

At the NGO CCR pavilion, children showcased the impact of Children's Parliaments in promoting child participation and advocated for the establishment of more community Children's Parliaments across Malawi. They also highlighted the role of the National Children's Alliance a child-led platform that provides children with opportunities to lead advocacy on issues affecting their lives.

The commemoration served as a powerful reminder that access to water, sanitation and hygiene is not a privilege but a right. Government, development partners and communities must continue working together to ensure that every child enjoys this fundamental right.



Ministry of Gender, Malawi Save the Children Malawi National Children’s Commission of Malawi SOS Children's Villages Malawi

15/06/2026

The Ministry of Gender and Social Welfare collaboration wth NGO Coalition On Child Rights and other partners facilitated an interface between Children and Nkhatabay District Council Authorities on 15/06/ 2026.
The agenda of giving children direct voice on WASH issues affecting their schools and communities was achieved.

15/06/2026

Day of African Child