CIvic Education
Civic Education
CIVIC EDUCATION SECTION
The Commission is mandated to promote public awareness of the Constitution and laws of Malaŵi to the public, government departments, and other bodies. This work is undertaken by the Civic Education and Public Relations Section. The Section develops programmes that are aimed at enhancing public knowledge and participation in the law reform process and delivering law awareness programmes.
HOW WE WORK
The Section is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and relevant information about the work and functions of the Commission. Public awareness programmes are inclusive and target diverse stakeholders. The programmes are designed to respond to gaps in knowledge or emerging issues that require legal literacy interventions.
APPROACHES
Training workshops
The training workshops aim to equip stakeholders with information and skills to effectively participate in the law reform process. Stakeholders are taught how to identify issues requiring law reform and make submissions to relevant authorities. By understanding how laws are formulated, the public are able to effectively participate in the development of laws that are responsive to the diverse needs and experiences of the country’s citizens.
Community and stakeholder engagements
The Commission conducts community and stakeholder engagement meetings to equip communities and stakeholders with knowledge of the laws of Malaŵi. The engagements aim to empower stakeholders to seek legal redress when their rights have been violated and hold duty bearers accountable.
Development of Information, Education and Communication materials
The Commission produces IEC materials on its work and the laws of Malaŵi. These include booklets, brochures, posters, and training materials. The materials that are disseminated to various stakeholders. The materials are also translated into local languages to ensure the information is accessible to all Malaŵians.
Media outreach
Media outreach programmes allow the Commission to reach wider populations with information on the laws of Malaŵi. The Commission collaborates with national and community media institutions in producing interactive radio and television programmes. Through this approach, the Commission has managed to reach over 15 million people with information on the laws of Malaŵi.
PARTNERS
Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare