by Natasha Swala | Oct 21, 2026 | News
The Human Rights Commission – Zambia (HRC-Z) joins the African continent in commemorating African Human Rights Day on 21 October 2026, marking 40 years since the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights entered into force on 21 October 1986. The African...
by Natasha Swala | Oct 21, 2026 | News
The Human Rights Commission- Zambia (HRC-Z) is supporting the formation of human rights clubs in Mumbwa District to raise awareness among learners. In four schools, human rights clubs were established during an outreach carried out from 15th to 16th October, 2026,...
by Natasha Swala | Oct 20, 2026 | News
A 14-year-old boy who had been detained at Mansa Central Police Station in connection with an alleged offence of theft has been released following the successful diversion of his case, facilitated by the Human Rights Commission – Zambia (HRC-Z), through its...
by Victoria Sakala | Sep 17, 2026 | News
The Human Rights Commission-Zambia (HRC-Z) has strengthened its preparedness to ensure continuity of essential human rights services during emergencies and other disruptions. The two-day workshop, held from 14th to 15th September 2026 in Chilanga District, brought...
by Victoria Sakala | Sep 16, 2026 | News
Students and learners in Central Province were last week encouraged to understand their human rights, know their responsibilities and speak up when their rights are violated. During outreach activities conducted from 9th to 10th September 2026, the Human Rights...
by Victoria Sakala | Sep 14, 2026 | News
The Human Rights Commission of Zambia (HRC-Z) conducted two engagement sessions in Chinsali District, Muchinga Province on 8th Septemeber 2026, sensitising students on human rights and the Commission’s mandate. The first session was held at the Chinsali...