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President Chakwera Appoints New Commissioners for Malawi Human Rights Commission

Published on September 14, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

President Lazarus Chakwera has officially appointed the eighth cohort of commissioners for the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). The announcement, […]

MHRC denies suspending investigations on Chizuma’s arrest

Published on June 27, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has quashed social media reports indicating that the body has suspended investigation into the […]

Chizuma files complaint on alleged human rights violations during her arrest

Published on January 27, 2023 by Flora Mitumba

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has announced that it has begun an investigation into the arrest of Martha Chizuma, […]

Human rights commission struggles to address violations due to funding shortages

Published on January 6, 2023 by Alinafe Gamaliel

The country’s main body of human rights advocates, the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has bemoaned funding challenges as the […]

MHRC speaks on viral Kalibu Academy video

Published on December 15, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has disclosed that a video clip which is circulating on social media showing students […]

YAS Accuses Kawalazi Estate of Harassing Community Members

Published on December 13, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

The Youth and Society (YAS) organization has written the Malawi Human Rights Commission urging it to investigate Kawalazi Estate Company […]

HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS MOURN CHANIKA

Published on July 30, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

Human Rights Activist Habiba Osman has described the death of Emmie Takomana Chanika, a veteran Human Rights activist, as a […]

Malawians mourn veteran right activist Rafiq Hajat

Published on September 13, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Many Malawians have taken to social media to mourn well-known veteran right activist Rafiq Hajat who died last night. Hajat […]

MHRC Disability and Elderly Right Officer Ezra Gondwe dies

Published on July 8, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Death has been announced of Malawi Human Right Commission (MHRC) Disability and Elderly Right Officer Ezra Gondwe. MHRC Executive Secretary […]

MHRC joins MoE in Probing Kalibu Academy over alleged Sexual Assault

Published on July 7, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has instituted a probe into alleged sexual and physical violence that is reportedly taking […]

MHRC Faults Chakwera For Interdicting Public Officers Over Covidgate

Published on April 30, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

The Malawi human Rights Commission (MHRC) has faulted President Lazarus Chakwera for ordering that interdicted public officers in the 6.2 […]

Malawi Police Hailed For Arresting People Who Killed Person With Albinism In Mangochi

Published on February 3, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has commended the Malawi Police Service for acting swiftly in arresting people involved in […]

MHRC Condemns Killing Of Person With Albinism In Mangochi

Published on February 3, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned the continuous attacks on people living with albinism in the country following the […]

MHRC Chairperson Reverend Patrick Semphere dies of COVID-19

Published on January 21, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching this publication indicates that veteran journalist and writer Reverend Patrick Semphere has died. Until his death, Reverend Semphere […]

MHRC Starts Investigating Nyondo’s Death

Published on January 13, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has said it has launched investigations into the alleged police shooting of the Polytechnic […]

Habiba Osman appointed as MHRC boss

Published on October 14, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Well-known right activist Habiba Osman has been appointed Executive Secretary for Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). Osman replaces David Nungu […]

UN women to Fight Child Marriages

Published on April 4, 2019 by Flora Mitumba

United Nations women officials have revealed that they will extend a Women Economic Empowerment Project (WEEP) in Salima and Dedza […]

Chilima Accused of Taking Advantage of Albino killings for Political Gain

Published on July 24, 2018 by FACE OF MALAWI

The president of Association of People with Albinism in Malawi (APAM), Overstone Kondowe has accused the Vice President Dr Saulos […]