The unveiling ceremony Yesterday marked a significant moment for human rights in Malawi with the official launch of Utawaleza, the Malawi National Coalition of LGBTIQ+ Human Rights Defenders. The coalition brings together human rights defenders, allied organizations, and community leaders to confront the systemic discrimination, criminalization, social stigma, and security risks faced by LGBTIQ+ persons. […]
Last week, from 9th to 13th February, CEDEP welcomed a delegation from the Bridge Initiative Organization (BIO), an NGO based in Zanzibar, for a week-long capacity-strengthening exchange visit facilitated by the Commonwealth Equality Network (‘the Network’). During this time, BIO collaborated with CEDEP to share insights on crisis response, while CEDEP highlighted its expertise in […]
A group photo of the participants In a significant step towards social change, faith-based leaders from across Malawi gathered for a transformative workshop focused on LGBTIQ inclusion. This landmark event happened in Lilongwe on 27th January, 2026, and aimed to engage leaders who hold considerable influence within their communities, fostering open dialogues that challenge stigma […]
Sammy Aaron, Executive Director of Action Hope Malawi Last night, Action Hope Malawi, in collaboration with the Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP), hosted a significant dinner engagement at the Lilongwe Hotel that focused on crucial issues surrounding health and human rights. The event brought together key Members of Parliament (MPs), policymakers, human rights […]
Pempho Sinkanda recording one of the programs at Timveni Studio CEDEP, in collaboration with Aids Fondet and CISU, is excited to announce the launch of a series of climate change awareness programs on Timveni Radio and Television. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the pressing impacts of climate change while promoting […]
Center for the Development of People (CEDEP) is a registered human rights organization dedicated to addressing the needs, improving the lives of LGBTIQ+ persons through civic education, training, capacity building, networking and research. The mission of CEDEP is to create an enabling environment and protect the wellbeing of sexual minorities and other vulnerable groups. CEDEP […]
From Left: Rev Dr. Vincent Chirwa, Enock Changamire & Habiba Osman during the panel discussion On October 31st, the Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) and Angaza Foundation organized a pivotal public lecture on sexual orientation at Edge Water Court in Lilongwe. The event, which began at 5:30 PM, was streamed live on Times […]
Pempho Simkanda doing the presentation CEDEP had the honor of presenting a poster at Malawi’s inaugural National Public Health Research Dissemination Conference 2025. Our presentation, titled “Exacerbating the Crisis: Funding Cuts and Their Effects on LGBTIQ+ Health in Malawi,” focused on the pressing issues faced by the LGBTIQ+ community due to recent funding […]
Part of participants listening attentively to the Facilitator CEDEP is making significant strides in training health service providers in Mponela, focusing on inclusive care for the LGBTIQ+ community. This initiative aims to improve HIV service uptake among key populations (KPs), addressing the stigma and discrimination they often face, particularly in public hospitals where mistreatment is […]
CEDEP Enhances LGBTIQ+ Advocacy Through Collaborative Engagement Last week we had an impactful two-day engagement convened by CEDEP, aimed at enhancing the LGBTIQ+ advocacy agenda. This event brought together civil society organizations, activists, and community leaders to address pressing issues and strategize for meaningful change within the community in improving Advocacy for the Rights and […]