Welcome to the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) Website
Formed in 1992 during the Malawi’s political transition from one party to multi party system of government, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) remains a key civil society organization in the field of human right, mediation, advocacy, HIV/AIDS, Gender based Violence, religious co-existence, electoral processes and peace and security. It’s success in ushering in multiparty democracy emanated from its institutional architecture that entailed the establishment of the National Consultative Council (NCC) and National Executive Committee (NEC) within the organisation.
“An organization that promotes human dignity in the Malawian society through advocacy civic education and conflict transformation.”
“A Malawian society with internalized democratic values and practice.”
The overall goal is to contribute to good governance, human rights, rule of law, accountability and transparency in Malawi. The purpose is to reduce undemocratic practices, political and religious intolerance. Through realising this goal and purpose, PAC will improve conditions and opportunities for sustainable development.

Recent Documents
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Treaty Protocol on Free Movement of Persons in Africa 1 file(s) 10 downloads |
International Networking and Continental Integration | Download |
AU Signed Harassment Policy 1 file(s) 3 downloads |
International Networking and Continental Integration | Download |
AU Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy 1 file(s) 5 downloads |
International Networking and Continental Integration | Download |
Nominated Members of Economic Affairs, HRST, Political Affairs and Crosscutting Clusters of ECOSOCC 1 file(s) 2 downloads |
International Networking and Continental Integration | Download |
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Media Centre
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PAC, Cdedi slam Malawi govt over new Covid-19 protocols
Two influential democracy defender organisations have sprung up to slam the government over the announced decision to close the country’s borders for 14 days and restrict public gatherings to 100 people following a new surge in cases of the coronavirus. Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has faulted the Tonse Alliance administration for failing
December 23, 2020 -
CCJP, PAC want MEC to disqualify candidates who sponsor violence
The consortium of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) and Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has challenged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to go beyond merely warning the candidates and political parties of stiff punishment for inciting violence and start disqualifying the sponsors of the vice. Speaking during a news conference held at the
November 9, 2020 -
PAC tips Tonse government on proposed Peace Commission Bill
The quasi-religious grouping, Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has asked government to ensure that there is support and political will if the proposed National Peace Commission Bill is to be successful in achieving sustainable peace and unity in the country. PAC Chairperson, Monsignor Patrick Thawale made the call on Monday in Lilongwe as the country commemorated
September 24, 2020 -
Chakwera grant an audience to PAC
President Lazarus Chakwera has granted an audience with the leadership of Public Affairs Committee (PAC) this Thursday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, State House has confirmed. State House director of communication and presidential executive assistant, Sean Kampondeni said: “Yes, I can confirm that the President has indeed granted an audience to PAC tomorrow in Lilongwe.”
August 6, 2020