In South Africa, the 9th of August is Women’s Day and the month of August is National Women’s Month. On
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National Women’s Month
COVID-related human rights issues
COVID-related human rights issues State of Public Emergency Following the announcement of the confirmation of the first cases of coronavirus
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Human Rights during the Lockdown in Lesotho
Human Rights during the Lockdown in Lesotho Mr Mokitimi Ts’osane on behalf of the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) 1.Introduction The
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HURISA & KHULUMANI CONDEMN THE ATTACKS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ON MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WHO GATHERED OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT ON FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2020 TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ‘JOBS BLOODBATH’ IN THEIR INDUSTRY SINCE THE CORONA LOCKDOWN FROM 27 MARCH 2020
__________________________________________________________________________________ The Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA) and Khulumani Support Group (Khulumani) condemn the violence meted out on
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Activity Reports of the Members of the Commission and Special Mechanisms- Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa
Gender-based violence, rape and femicide of women, girls and infants has remained disproportionately and alarmingly high in Southern Africa and
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Human Rights Situation in Africa with focus on Human and People’s Rights and COVID19
The duty of the state to promote and protect life is safeguarded in the African Charter on Human and People’s
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HURISA FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION STATEMENT ON THE 66TH SESSION OF ACHPR
We received concerning reports of flagrant violation of the right to disseminate information to the public. Enforcement of measures to
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HURISA REPRISAL STATEMENT ON THE 66TH SESSION OF ACHPR
COVID19 has intensified enforcement of restrictive legislative frameworks for associations to operate in conducive environments for independent functioning without fear
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Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA)
Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA) The State Report of Mauritius is due for examination today, Friday 24 July
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INFORMATION BRIEF ON SDG ACCELERATION ACTIONS
BACKGROUND More than ever, people and countries everywhere rely on the United Nations to rise to the challenges of the
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