International Day for Judicial Well-being

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But first, God. Mr. Francis Chikwezga offering the opening prayer

But first, God. Mr. Francis Chikwezga offering the opening prayer

Chief Resident Magistrate (South), His Worship Paul Chiotcha directing the event
Red carpet things! The Honourable Chief Justice majestically walking to address the gathering
The High Table
Honourable Justices of Appeal Frank Kapanda, John Katsala, Dingiswayo Madise, Dorothy NyaKaunda Kamanga
Honourable Justice of Appeal John Katsala ready to share his views on wellness
Honourable Justice of Appeal Dorothy NyaKaunda Kamanga sharing her views on wellness
A panel discussion during the commemoration. Panelists shared their experiences on stressful moments whilst working in the Judiciary and how they manage them. From left to right: Ms Nellie Mchenga - Coordinator for the Malawi Judiciary Development Programme, His Honour Anthony Kapaswiche - Deputy Chairperson, Industrial Relations Court, Justice Violet Chipao - Financial Crimes Division, Justice Jabbar Alide - Commercial Division, and the moderator - His Honour Montfort Misunje - Assistant Registrar.
Part of the gathering
Part of the gathering
Part of the gathering
Part of the gathering
Dancing goes along with wellness - Mzuzu registry dancing queens
A health talk from Mzimba District Health Office
Getting set for a health walk
Health walk
Health walk
Health walk
Health walk
Aerobics session
Aerobics session
Aerobics session
Aerobics session
Aerobics session
Aerobics session

The Judiciary joined the global community in commemorating the International Day for Judicial Well-being on Friday, 25th July 2025, in Mzuzu. The UN General Assembly, through the Nauru Declaration in March 2024, officially proclaimed 25 July as the International Day for Judicial Well-being.

The Nauru Declaration acknowledges the vital role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and recognises that judicial well-being is essential for maintaining judicial independence, impartiality, and integrity. The declaration also highlights the need to destigmatise judicial stress and mental health challenges within the legal profession.