HRCC-Human Rights Consultative Committee

Integrity

We shall walk our talk and shall endeavor to be above reproach.

Good governance

We shall ensure that our work and our conduct are participatory, consensus oriented, responsive to the needs of the people and stakeholders, effective, efficient, inclusive and follow the rule of law.

Solidarity

We shall stand together, championing a common cause where mutual trust and commitment are adhere to.

Non discrimination

We shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, s*x, race, tribe, creed, status and religion.

Gender mainstreaming

We shall ensure that gender issues are at the centre of our core activities and shall ensure fairness and justice in the allocation of resources, opportunities and benefits to both men and women.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

HRCC is characterised by the diversity of its members’ organizational structures, mandates and interests, and a wide geographical scope. There are therefore numerous demands - from members and stakeholders alike - for HRCC to work on a variety of thematic and methodological areas which reflect this diversity.

To be effective it is being proposed that HRCC shift and target resources to strategic areas where it can have the strongest impact, strengthen our members work and complement the work of our partners at Country and regional level. The areas being proposed for HRCC’s focus for the next three years are as follows in order of priority;

• Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

• Governance and Democratic rights

• Human Rights Education

• Human Rights and Conflict

• Legal (rule of law and democratic space)

• Trafficking and Migration • Sustainable Development Goals • Human Rights and Business • Older Persons’ Human Rights

Key Result areas

Based on the full implementation of the above, it is envisaged that HRCC will achieve the following results;

 Build HRCC Network capacities to effect change at national level

 Support effective engagement at National level

 Support effective engagement at the regional and international level, in cooperation with regional and International HR bodies including enhanced compliance with treaty body requirements i.e. through submission of compliance reports

 Increase the visibility of HRCC and its Network members

 Enhance member engagement and network communications

 Effective contribution to National governance structure

 Enhanced citizen participation and engagement on national development agenda.

 Strengthen HRCC’s governance and management i.e. strengthened internal controls  Enhanced Strategic fundraising

THE BOARD

Chairperson: Robert Mkwezalamba

Vice Chair: Mrs. Joyce Phekani,

Members:

Alfred Munika, Desmond Mhango, Mrs. Margret Ali, Ms. Chikondi Ngwira, Ms. Abgal Khonje, Ms. Roselyn Mankhwala, Unandi Banda

HRCC Secretariat,

Area 9, off Mchinji Road, Plot number 9/191,

P.O. Box 30316,

Lilongwe 3.

Malawi.

Tel no: (265) 1752 629 / 0888871871

email: www.hrccmw.org