11.7: Human Rights
The long-term goal is to increase awareness and upholding of human rights among all Malawians, particularly the most vulnerable
through the promotion and protection of human rights.
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The MGDS recognises the importance of human rights within the context of good governance and democracy. A rights based approach
to development is the basis of equality and equity, both in the distribution of development gains and in the level of participation
in the development process. Human rights are an integral part of the overall national development agenda. However, awareness
of human rights is a concern among many people in Malawi. The key areas of concern in human rights awareness are the rights
of vulnerable groups and how to exercise them, and roles of governance institutions in promotion and protection of human rights.
Empowering the most vulnerable groups that form the larger part of the population can effectively contribute to social, economic
and political development of the country. In this regard the MGDS will therefore also focus on public awareness of human rights
and acknowledgement of human rights responsibilities... Medium-term Expected Outcomes: In the medium-term, the expected outcome
is enhanced awareness and practice of human rights and responsibilities among all Malawians, particularly the most vulnerable
groups.
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