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Last updated: 01 April 2009
HRCC Speaks on Madonna 's Attempt to adopt Mercy
HRCC has requested the Court to direct the government to set up a proper child protection system, so that Malawi takes care of its own children as obliged under the CRC. The network has also requested the court to uphold the resident requirement and to fully assess Madonna´s second adoption attempt and determine whether the action fits in the category of measure of last resort.
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HRCC on Soaring Fuel Price, Food Shortage and Lack of Intra-Party Political Tolerance
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| Scarcity of maize is said to have prompted deaths in some parts of the country |
In a press statement issued on 20th January 2009, the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) welcomed President Bingu Wa Mutharika's remarks on forgiveness which he made during the opening of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convention held mid-January this year. The network, however, also raised concerns on the soaring fuel price, food shortage and lack of intra-party tolerance within political parties.
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Call for Expression of Interest to Conduct an Assessment on the Effectiveness of Parliamentary Committees
 HRCC intends to carry out an assessment of the effectiveness of Malawi 's Parliamentary Committees in the way they carry out their functions. The project is carried out with the support from the Project for Economic Governance (PEG) under the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Read more >>
2nd Phase of the HRCC Exchange Programme
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Call for Application!
HRCC is inviting its member organisations to express their interest to participate in the second phase of the Capacity Building Exchange Programme that it is meant to facilitate cross-learning within HRCC member organisations. The initiative came about because of recommendations that were made in a programme review that HRCC commissioned to assess impact of its interventions. Staff members from an organisation shall be attached to another institution on an internal ship basis. . Read more >>
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THE ELEDERLY PEOPLE OF MALAWI
The Elderly People of Malawi (EPA) is a non-governmental organisation that works to assist the destitute, poor and isolated older people throughout Malawi, regardless their race, colour, religion or educational background.
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