This Convention defines and criminalizes genocide, obliging states to prevent and punish the crime. Malawi acceded in 2017.
The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, adopted in 1948, defines genocide in legal terms and obliges states to prevent and punish this crime. Malawi became a party to the Convention in 2017, reinforcing its commitment to international criminal justice and human rights.
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The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights is a regional human rights instrument that promotes and protects human rights and basic freedoms in Africa. Malawi acceded in 1990.
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child is a regional treaty that sets out rights and protections for children in Africa. Malawi acceded in 1999.
The Kampala Convention is the first legally binding regional instrument for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. Malawi acceded in 2013.