Commissioners

Section 5 of the Human Rights Commission Act Chapter 48 of the Laws of Zambia provides that the Commission shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and not more than five other Commissioners.

 

The Commissioners shall be appointed by the President, subject to ratification by the National Assembly. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be persons who have held, or are qualified to hold, high judicial office.

 

The Commissioners are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that the Commission is fulfilling its mission and remains accountable in the implementation of its constitutional mandate. This is done through providing policy direction, strategic leadership, guidance and expertise to the Commission in the execution of its mandate.

 

On Monday, 27th June, 2022, the Vice Chairperson and four other Commissioners were sworn into office by the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema at State House, having been ratified by the National Assembly on 24th June 2022. The Chairperson had his tenure of office renewed for another three years by President Hichilema on 28th March 2022, the same day the Vice Chairperson and four other Commissioners were appointed by the President. 

 

The Commission is now composed of seven members as follows:

 

 

 

	Mr. Mudford Z. Mwandenga Chairperson
	Dr. Pamela Towela Sambo Vice Chairperson
Rev. Agnes Chongo - Phiri Commissioner	Rev. Canon Emmanuel Y. Chikoya Commissioner	Mr. Thom Trevor Shamakamba Commissioner
Ms. Laura Mary Miti Commissioner		Ms. Christine Chama Commissioner