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A national digital responsibility initiative

Think before you type.Respect before you post.

The internet connects us. Let's make it a place where every person in Malawi feels safer, seen, and respected.

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A safer Malawi starts with how we treat each other online.
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Kindness is a strength. Make it your first response.

We educate and support. This initiative is not a law-enforcement agency, court, or emergency-response service.

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A better online Malawi

Small choices canchange the whole conversation.

Cyberbullying can affect anyone. We can each help prevent harm by choosing empathy, acting early, and supporting one another.

01

Pause

Take a breath before replying. A few seconds can stop a hurtful moment from becoming a bigger one.

02

Protect

Save relevant evidence safely, block or mute harmful accounts, and protect your personal information.

03

Reach out

Talk with someone you trust. You do not have to handle cyberbullying on your own.

Choose respect. Stand with someone. A safer online community is something we build together.

Start with one kind action

Awareness, not legal advice

Know the law.Know where to turn.

Malawi's Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act, 2016 (Act No. 33 of 2016) includes provisions relevant to cyberbullying and public education.

This is general educational information, not legal advice or a determination that a particular incident is unlawful.

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Electronic Transactions and

Cyber Security Act, 2016

  • Section 86Cyber harassment
  • Section 87Offensive communication
  • Section 88Cyberstalking
  • Section 97Public education programmes

For the full Act and advice on your situation, consult an authoritative source or a qualified legal professional.

You are not alone

Different situations.Different kinds of support.

Choose the next step that fits. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or the police.

Platform violations

Report it to the platform

Use the app or website's own reporting and blocking tools for bullying, impersonation, or content that breaks its rules.

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Threats or suspected crime

Contact the right authorities

For immediate danger or suspected criminal conduct, contact the Malawi Police Service. For cyber incidents, seek guidance from mwCERT or MACRA.

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Emotional wellbeing

Talk to a trusted person

Reach out to a parent or guardian, teacher, counsellor, or another trusted adult. If you are a young person, ask an adult to help you decide what to do next.

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Our shared promise

A safer Malawi starts with how we treat each other online.

Think before you type. Respect before you post.

Bring kindness into your next conversation