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President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to address financial challenges facing the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), saying adequate funding is key to protecting human rights in the country.
Speaking during a farewell meeting with outgoing MHRC Commissioners at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, Mutharika said the Commission has done a tremendous job in the area of human rights.
The President acknowledged the Commission’s work over the past three years in safeguarding the rights of women, children, and the elderly, and in promoting access to information.
He noted that financial constraints have limited the Commission’s effectiveness over the past three years.
Mutharika commits to better MHRC funding
“Let me congratulate the Commission. They have done an excellent job in the face of challenges, especially resource challenges. I promise that the Commission will be well resourced so that they are able to carry out their work properly,” Mutharika said.
Outgoing Commissioner Chikondi Chijozi Jere said the interface gave the Commission an opportunity to brief the President on its achievements, challenges, and future outlook in the area of Human Rights.
The outgoing team was appointed in 2023 and has handled several high-profile human rights cases during its tenure.
Human rights advocates have long called on government to provide the MHRC with financial independence to enable it to investigate complaints and conduct public education without delays.
The outgoing MHRC Commissioners’ three-year mandate ended on August 26, 2026.
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