Month: April 2025 Posts

MHRC to investigate plight of lowly ranked journalists

Apr 15, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The welfare of journalists in Malawi is poised for a significant improvement as the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has given a green light to investigate the plight of lowly ranked media practitioners. This development… ...

Stakeholders in Mzimba decry delays in access to justice

Mar 28, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Stakeholders in Mzimba District have raised concerns over delays in accessing justice in Malawi, describing the situation as a violation of human rights, particularly for vulnerable groups. Speaking during a public hearing organized by the… ...

Defying ageism: MANEPO Stands up for Older Persons’ rights

Jan 26, 2025 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The Malawi Network of Older Persons' Organizations (MANEPO) has underscored that it is everyone's right to participate and stand for any political position, regardless of age.  This statement comes as the country gears up for… ...

MHRC investigates human rights concerns over Macra’s K2.6bn surveillance system

Jan 23, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched an investigation into the potential human rights impact of a K2.6 billion surveillance system that the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) plans to procure from Hashcom Ghana… ...

GBA unveils Access to Information Manual to foster transparency in Karonga

Nov 15, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Greenbelt Authority (GBA), in partnership with the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), has launched a new Access to Information (ATI) Manual aimed at making it easier for people to request information.  The goal of… ...

MHRC calls for inputs for Judicial accountability

Oct 31, 2024 Vincent Gunde 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called for inputs from the general public and interested organizations to inform it on any issues affecting access to justice and judicial accountability in the country. The MHRC… ...

MHRC report exposes persistent human rights violations in Malawi’s detention centres

Oct 24, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

A recent report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has shed light on ongoing human rights abuses within Malawi's prisons and police cells, highlighting the persistence of overcrowding and neglect of vulnerable groups. Despite… ...