In Malawi, belief in witchcraft is widespread, affecting all demographics and fostering violence, especially against women, the elderly, and children. Efforts to address witchcraft-based violence are hindered by poverty, patriarchal structures, and proposed legal changes that recognize witchcraft, which could legitimize harmful practices rather than mitigate them.
About the Author: Wonderful Mkhutche is the founding executive director of Humanists Malawi. The organization fights against witchcraft-based violence by promoting humanist values and critical thinking.
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