Witchcraft-Based Violence and Persecution in Malawi by Wonderful Mkhutche

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.  Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2024/04/witchcraft-based-violence-and-persecution-in-malawi/ Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.