received under Universal Periodic Review, ICCPR, CEDAW, African Charter, among others. The amendment is also a fulfillment of the amicable settlement of the case of IHRDA versus Malawi before ACERWC. Access to Information Act – 2017 12. Section 37 of the Constitution states that every person shall have the right of access to information held by the state or any of its organs at any level of Government in so far as such information is required for the exercise of his or her rights. 13. The Access to Information Act, 2017 builds on the constitutional provision by providing for a framework to facilitate access to information held by information holders in compliance with any right protected by the Constitution and any other law, promote routine and systematic information disclosure by information holders based on constitutional principles of accountability and transparency. 14. It also provides for the protection of persons who release information of public interest in good faith and facilitate civic education on the right to access to information under this Act. Section 5 of the Act states that a person shall have the right to access to information, in so far as the information is required for the exercise of his rights which is in the custody of, or under the control of a public body or a relevant private body to which the Act applies. The Act was passed with inspiration from the African Commission Model Law on Access to Information. HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Management) Act – 2018 15. This Act provides for the prevention and management of HIV and AIDS while at the same time ensuring the rights and obligations of persons living with HIV or affected by AIDS. It also establishes the National Aids Commission which oversees all issues regarding HIV/Aids. Section 4 of the Act prohibits harmful cultural practices. A list of harmful practices so prohibited is attached hereto as Annex 2. 16. Section 6 of the Act prohibits discrimination of any person on a basis relating to HIV and AIDS related infections. Section 9 gives an infected person the right to privacy and confidentiality with regard to information concerning his status while Section 26 4