Month: October 2020 Posts

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,… ...

Malawi Human Rights Commission wants anti-Ansah demos cancelled

Jul 22, 2019 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called for suspension of demonstrations against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah citing scenes of violence the country has witnessed. Through a letter that has been signed… ...

MHRC condemns riots

Jul 06, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned riots that happened in the country on Thursday and Friday during protests organized by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). This is contained in a press statement dated… ...

MHRC calls for protection of demo organisers

Jul 05, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned threats targeted at members of the Human Rights Defender Coalition (HRDC) in Malawi and has asked the police to protect the organizers of the post-election demonstrations. The… ...

Malawi told to celebrate, stand in solidarity with persons with albinism

Jun 14, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called upon people in Malawi to recognize, celebrate and stand in solidarity with persons with albinism around the world. This is contained in a press release on the… ...

MHRC condemns election related violence

May 27, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned incidents of election related violence recorded over the past days. The rights body said on Sunday it was disturbed with reported cases of electoral violence in some… ...

Central Region Police boss, 8 others implicated in Buleya’s death

May 09, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

A report on the death of Buleya Lule released Wednesday has implicated nine police officers including Acting Commissioner for the Central Region Police Headquarters Evalista Chisale. The nine are suspected to have taken a role… ...

APM appoints Malawi Human Rights Commission members

Apr 03, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

The Malawi president, Peter Mutharika, has appointed new members of the Malawi Human Rights Commission. This is according to a press statement released on Tuesday which has been signed by the Chief Secretary to the… ...