According to Nyasa Times, INUA Advocacy has urged the Malawi government to introduce the proposed Refugee Protection and Management Act to Parliament without delay. Chief Executive Innocent Magambi stated that the new legislation would address long-standing restrictions by granting refugees equal access to education within Malawi, as well as the right to take up paid employment and operate small or medium-sized businesses.
In a Mother's Day address on October 15, President Arthur Peter Mutharika reaffirmed his administration's commitment to expanding educational access for girls. According to Nyasa Times, the President stated that keeping young women in school, alongside improving maternal healthcare and creating economic opportunities, remains a central priority for the government.
At the community level, local groups are increasing efforts to keep students in classrooms. Nation Online reports that in Karonga District, leaders recently launched the "Future Planning for the Child" awareness campaign at Ngerenge School to combat child marriages and labour, which have driven up local school dropout rates. Similarly, in Mulanje, an organisation called Pachi is implementing a child protection project funded by UN Women. According to Nation Online, the initiative focuses on helping youths understand their rights to prevent early marriages and ensure they finish their education.