INUA Advocacy

06/08/2026

Sometimes the most powerful advocacy comes from those living the reality. Earlier this week, an open letter written by a refugee living in Dzaleka Camp was published in The Nation newspaper. Addressed to the , the , and the Government of Malawi , the letter offers a firsthand account of the daily struggle for dignity and calls for urgent action.

We commend the courage to speak up and hope these voices are not only heard, but acted upon.

05/08/2026

Every day, refugees in Malawi demonstrate the skills, resilience and determination to contribute to the country's economy. Yet under the current Refugee Act, they are excluded from formal employment, business ownership and many other economic opportunities.

As the review of Malawi's Refugee Act progresses, we call for reforms that recognise refugees' right to contribute to the country's economy and align Malawi's laws with its international commitments.

Read our opinion piece, published today, which explores the human cost of these restrictions and why economic inclusion is essential for both refugees and Malawi's development.

30/07/2026

May justice prevail

NEW: In what has been described as a breakthrough against transnational organized crime, police have arrested Adnew Bashaw Wudamo, the suspected ringleader of a human trafficking network spanning East and Southern Africa, following a joint law enforcement operation involving the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP), Interpol, and the Malawi Police Service.

In February 2025, a PIJ investigation revealed how the syndicate embedded itself deep within Malawi’s government, creating a vast network of enablers that facilitate a brutal and dangerous passage of desperate migrants fleeing war and poverty in Ethiopia to the promise of a better life in other countries, including South Africa.

Read the full report clicking this link: https://www.pijmalawi.org/show-story/suspected-notorious-dzaleka-human-trafficking-ring

30/07/2026

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we stand with every survivor and reaffirm that no one should be exploited for profit. Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights that needs stronger prevention, protection, and justice.

Together, we can help end trafficking!

30/07/2026

Access to adequate food is essential for refugees' health, dignity, and survival.

29/07/2026

At a time when the need for protection is high but durable solutions are still scarce, Malawi has an opportunity to strengthen its commitment to the by accelerating legal and policy reforms that translate international obligations into meaningful protection.

29/07/2026

Malawi's contribution to Global Perspectives on Strengthening the Refugee Convention, a publication by the marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen refugee protection through legal reform, access to justice, and rights-based advocacy.

It outlines advocacy to align Malawi's refugee laws with the 1951 Refugee Convention, particularly by promoting refugees' rights to work, engage in self-employment, and enjoy freedom of movement.

The paper also documents barriers to justice following the 2023 forced relocation of refugees, including arbitrary detention, property loss, limited access to legal representation, and delays in obtaining effective remedies.

Read our contribution, alongside those of advocates from around the world, in this report, published on 28 July to mark the 75th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention: https://refugees.org/global-perspectives-on-strengthening-the-refugee-convention/

Where would the World Cup even be without migration? More than half of this year's United States men's national soccer team roster was eligible to represent another country — a reminder that national teams are rarely made up of players who trace their families back generation after generation to o...

26/07/2026

It is heartwarming to hear that the Government is considering allowing refugees who have lived in Malawi for many years to settle permanently and eventually become citizens. Local integration is one of the three durable solutions for refugees, alongside resettlement and voluntary repatriation. It would benefit not only refugees but also host communities, the economy, and the country's overall development.

Read today's article published in the Nation on Sunday newspaper.

23/07/2026

WFP's latest Malawi Country Brief warns that more than 63,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Dzaleka Refugee Camp could face hunger from September 2026 due to funding shortfalls. With limited opportunities to earn a living, many refugee families have no safety net if food assistance is reduced. Read more in the WFP country brief: https://reliefweb.int/report/malawi/wfp-malawi-country-brief-july-2026

What do you think is the most sustainable way to reduce long-term dependence on humanitarian aid? Share your thoughts in the comments.

17/07/2026

We facilitated an insightful learning session in Dowa on Thursday, organised by the - Malawi to support its partners in better understanding system-level opportunities, identifying barriers, expanding networks, and exploring scalable pathways to improve the social and economic wellbeing of refugees, women, youth, and host communities around Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

Among the key discussions was the significant contribution refugees could make to Malawi's economy if they were fully included in economic activities. Participants observed that restrictions on refugees' rights to operate businesses outside the camp limit the market potential for their products and services, ultimately reducing the economic benefits that both refugees and the country could realise.

The session also highlighted the need for the to resume issuing refugee travel documents to enable refugees to take up international tertiary education scholarships, access specialised medical treatment abroad, and participate in regional and international conferences and summits where they can gain knowledge and skills that benefit both their communities and the country upon their return.

In addition, they reflected on the humanitarian funding crisis affecting organisations that support refugees; and discussed ways of strengthening collaboration, diversifying funding sources, and identifying sustainable approaches to continue supporting refugees despite the financial constraints.