About The Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission (HRC-Z/Commission) is a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) established under Article 230 (1) of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016 with an overall mandate of promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. In addition to the Constitution, the functions and powers of the Commission are also provided under the below Acts of Parliament:
The Human Rights Commission Act No. 4 of 2024; and
The Access to Information Act No. 24 of 2023.
Further, its establishment and functioning are guided by UN General Assembly Resolution 48/134 of 20 December, 1993, known as The Paris Principles. It is accredited with an ‘A’ status under the UN system because its establishment and functioning are in full compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Commission is a member of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).
Vision
Mission
Values
A society that respects and upholds human rights for all persons in Zambia.
To ensure the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all people in Zambia; through advocacy, investigations and appropriate redress of human rights violations, and monitoring of compliance.
HRC pledges to serve its clients with impartiality, integrity, transparency and accountability while upholding virtues of independence in the discharge of its duties.
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