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Tuesday, 20 March 2018 09:44
15 basic human rights you should know
20 March 2018
As South Africans celebrate Human Rights Day on March 21, we look at 15 rights every citizen must know.
As South Africans celebrate Human Rights Day on March 21, we look at 15 rights every citizen must know.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2018 09:42
Film ban an ‘infringement of freedom’
20 March 2018
The basic human right to freedom of expression is believed to be increasingly under threat as with the recent banning of the film, Inxeba: The Wound.
The basic human right to freedom of expression is believed to be increasingly under threat as with the recent banning of the film, Inxeba: The Wound.
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Monday, 19 March 2018 09:40
SAHRC concerned over lack of safety in schools
19 March 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission says it is greatly concerned about the lack of safety and security in schools.
The South African Human Rights Commission says it is greatly concerned about the lack of safety and security in schools.
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Saturday, 17 March 2018 09:37
Human Right Commission to launch its own probe into pit toilet death
17 March 2018
Lobby groups like Equal Education and Section 27 have expressed shock and anger at the tragedy, adding the basic education department must be held accountable.
Lobby groups like Equal Education and Section 27 have expressed shock and anger at the tragedy, adding the basic education department must be held accountable.
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Saturday, 17 March 2018 09:35
SAHRC to probe death of Eastern Cape pupil
17 March 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission says it will investigate the death of a 5-year-old child who fell into a pit toilet at a school in Bizana in the Eastern Cape.
The South African Human Rights Commission says it will investigate the death of a 5-year-old child who fell into a pit toilet at a school in Bizana in the Eastern Cape.
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Friday, 09 March 2018 09:32
2nd Annual Motsepe Foundation International Women’s Day Summit
9 March 2018
Sandton, Johannesburg,8 March 2018. The Motsepe Foundation Women’s Unit is hosting today, 8 March 2018, the 2nd Annual Summit on International Women’s Day, focusing on Human Rights and issues of sexual harassment.
The International Women’s Day comes in the wake of the exposure of sexual harassment which have resulted in a number of movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp.
Sandton, Johannesburg,8 March 2018. The Motsepe Foundation Women’s Unit is hosting today, 8 March 2018, the 2nd Annual Summit on International Women’s Day, focusing on Human Rights and issues of sexual harassment.
The International Women’s Day comes in the wake of the exposure of sexual harassment which have resulted in a number of movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp.
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Friday, 09 March 2018 09:29
SAHRC to engage Mangaung Mayor on alleged racial remarks
9 March 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says they are looking into a racism complaint against Mangaung Metro Municipality’s Mayor, Olly Mlamleli.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says they are looking into a racism complaint against Mangaung Metro Municipality’s Mayor, Olly Mlamleli.
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Monday, 12 March 2018 09:25
#PrideInRugby Club Rugby Tournament: R10K In Prize Money!
12 March 2018
The Human Rights Commission and competitive gay/inclusive club Jozi Cats are hosting a club rugby tournament to say "Hell, no!" to homophobia in rugby.
The Human Rights Commission and competitive gay/inclusive club Jozi Cats are hosting a club rugby tournament to say "Hell, no!" to homophobia in rugby.
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Tuesday, 13 March 2018 09:20
SA Human Right Commission says business must support human rights
13 March 2018
JOHANNESBURG, March 13 – Bongani Majola, Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), said the involvement of businesses in supporting human rights is essential if human rights in South Africa and elsewhere are to advance.
JOHANNESBURG, March 13 – Bongani Majola, Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), said the involvement of businesses in supporting human rights is essential if human rights in South Africa and elsewhere are to advance.
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Thursday, 15 March 2018 09:16
Racist incident? Here’s an app to report it
15 March 2018
Incidents of racism can now be reported with a few clicks via cellphone‚ using a new tool launched by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on Thursday.
The Zimele Race Report App is being tested in a pilot phase to identify trends reflecting where and when racist incidents occur across the country.
Incidents of racism can now be reported with a few clicks via cellphone‚ using a new tool launched by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on Thursday.
The Zimele Race Report App is being tested in a pilot phase to identify trends reflecting where and when racist incidents occur across the country.
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The Human Rights Commission is the national institution established to support constitutional democracy. It is committed to promote respect for, observance of and protection of human rights for everyone without fear or favour.
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