Tag: mhrc

MHRC condemns political violence ahead of 2025 polls

Published on November 14, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned the ongoing political violence in the country ahead of the 2025 polls. […]

Health workers threaten for a nationwide strike

Published on April 22, 2024 by Victoria Manjolo

Three healthcare workers groups have threatened to mobilise a nationwide strike over governments alleged “dishonesty” and failure to fulfill its […]

MHRC condemns brutal killings of older people

Published on January 5, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has strongly condemned the continued brutal killings of older people in the country. The […]

HRDC Urges MHRC Investigation into Electrocution of Standard 6 Learner in Lilongwe

Published on January 5, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

HRDC, led by national coordinator Kelvin Chirwa, has urged the alawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) to conduct a thorough investigation […]

MHRC condemns Minister of information for failing to fulfill access to information law

Published on December 20, 2023 by Caleb Bokosi

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has criticized the Ministry of information and digitalisation for failing to fulfill the access to […]

Ex-MISA Malawi Chairperson Teresa Ndanga appointed as MHRC Commissioner

Published on September 15, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has appointed former chairperson of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Teresa Chirwa Ndanga […]

Chizuma to testify in Buleya Lule’s murder

Published on May 4, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The High Court sitting in Lilongwe has ordered that Martha Chizuma, Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau testify in a case […]

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, […]

HRDC Expresses worry over lack of progress on prison Bill

Published on January 24, 2023 by Alinafe Gamaliel

The Malawi Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have expressed worry over the lack of progress on prison bill which has […]

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 […]

Seasoned Journalist Kondwani Munthali asks MHRC to probe Chizuma’s arrest

Published on January 5, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Human Rights Commission-MHRC has confirmed receiving a request from Kondwani Munthali, a Malawian citizen and seasoned journalist, for a […]

MHRC releases report on shooting of fitness trainer Chikondi Makawa

Published on December 16, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has released its findings on circumstances leading to the shooting to death of a […]

MHRC institutes investigations on reports of abuse against Chizuma during her controversial arrest

Published on December 8, 2022 by Flora Mitumba

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has revealed that it is investigating reports of alleged abuse against Martha Chizuma, director general […]

NPC TO AWARD FORMER PRESIDENT BAKILI MULUZI

Published on November 25, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

The National Planning Commission (NPC) is set to honor former president Bakili Muluzi who is also the former leader of […]

Joshua Chisa Mbele, others arrive at court for bail hearing

Published on October 31, 2022 by Flora Mitumba

Social media activist Joshua Chisa Mbele and his counterparts have arrived at Resident Magistrate Court for bail hearing. Chisa Mbele […]

Joshua Chisa Mbele to appear in court

Published on October 31, 2022 by Flora Mitumba

Outspoken social media activist Joshua Chisa Mbele is yet to appear in court after his arrest on Friday for bail […]

Police denies assaulting Joshua Chisa Mbele in custody as human rights commission institutes investigations

Published on October 31, 2022 by Flora Mitumba

Reacting to alleged physical assault of social media activist Joshua Chisa Mbele by police, the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) […]

HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS TO INCREASE AS MHRC LAUNCHES PROJECT

Published on October 11, 2022 by Clara Phiri

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) will soon launch an HIV and AIDS prevention and sexual reproductive health rights promotion project […]