Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) Archives

MHRC condemns killing of person with albinism in Mangochi

Feb 03, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has expressed concern over the resurgence of attacks against persons with albinism following the brutal killing of a 26-year-old person with albinism in Mangochi. The victim, Saidi Futon Dayton,… ...

MBC boss Sumbuleta fired

Jan 29, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) board has fired MBC Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta, months after he was sent on leave on allegations that he was sexually harassing women at the public broadcaster. Sumbuleta was sent… ...

MHRC launches probe into killing of Nyondo

Jan 13, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched a probe into the killing of Polytechnic student Blessings Nyondo and the commission has appealed for information from the general public. MHRC has revealed this in a… ...

MHRC says more police officers needed to combat human trafficking

Dec 14, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says there is need for more law enforcement officers to be recruited in order for Malawi to combat trafficking in persons. This has been said during an official opening of… ...

MHRC concerned over women’s struggles to access justice

Oct 04, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has bemoaned the continued struggles by women affected by Gender Based Violence (GBV) to access justice in the country. MHRC Commissioner Bertha Sefu expressed the concern on Friday at Iponga… ...

Govt angry with MHRC for releasing Msundwe report

Dec 27, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

The Government has condemned the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) for releasing the Msundwe report before presenting it to the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare. In a statement today, Minister of Gender… ...

EU demands decisive action against police officers who raped women

Dec 27, 2019 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The European Union in Malawi has called on authorities to take action against police officers who raped women and girls at Msundwe in Lilongwe. In a statement on Thursday, the Heads of Mission for European… ...

MHRC opens independent inquiry into rape of women

Oct 19, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has opened an independent inquiry into allegations that police officers raped women and teenage girls at Msundwe in Lilongwe. MHRC Executive Secretary David Nungu said this in a letter… ...

MHRC calls for dialogue to end violence

Oct 11, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has said it will reach out to all stakeholders including the government, political parties and religious leaders to address the continued incidences of post-election violence. Speaking at a press briefing… ...

MHRC commends HRDC for suspending demos

Aug 11, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has commended the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for suspending post-election demonstrations in order to allow Malawians follow the presidential election case. In a press statement dated 7th August,… ...