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SAHRC
Media Statement: A call for support for the Sibanyoni family and other families implicated by GBV
19 October 2021
The scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has been and remains a grave pandemic which has a disproportionate impact on women and girl children within South Africa. The plight and suffering of women and children have untold and telling negative impacts on communities and the country as a whole. According to Statistics South Africa’s 2020 report to Parliament on crimes against women in South Africa, approximately one in five women have experienced physical violence by a partner. This translates to 21% of the total female population, which means that every woman has either experienced GBV or knows of someone who has.
Media Statement: SAHRC files its submission as Third Party Intervener before the European Court of Human Rights in the matter of Semenya v Switzerland
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On 11 October 2021, the South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or the SAHRC) filed its submission as Third Party Intervener before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the matter of Semenya v Switzerland (application no. 10934/21). This is the first time that the Commission is involved in human rights litigation in an international forum, and its submission thus marks a significant milestone in this important matter regarding gender equality.
Media Release: SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office will be conducting a 4 day hearing on access to water
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) will be conducting a hearing on access to water in Limpopo from 19 to 22 October 2021 in Polokwane.
Media Invite: SAHRC Chairperson Majola to conduct a provincial visit in the Eastern Cape focusing on the state of public healthcare
18 October 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission’s Chairperson, Adv. Bongani Majola is conducting a provincial visit in the Eastern Cape from 18 to 22 October 2021.
Media Statement: SAHRC files its submission as Third Party Intervener before the European Court of Human Rights in the matter of Semenya v Switzerland
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On 11 October 2021, the South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or the SAHRC) filed its submission as Third Party Intervener before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the matter of Semenya v Switzerland (application no. 10934/21). This is the first time that the Commission is involved in human rights litigation in an international forum, and its submission thus marks a significant milestone in this important matter regarding gender equality.
SAHRCs Combined Submission_Semenya v Switzerland
Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for Submissions on allegations of racial discrimination or discrimination in general in advertising in South Africa
The South African Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) will convene an inquiry into allegations of racial discrimination or discrimination in general in advertising within South Africa. The Inquiry is scheduled from 21 – 28 February 2022.
In the recent past, there have been a few advertisements which have been indicative of racism and have evoked much criticism of the industry and their clients.
Media Invite: SAHRC North West Provincial Office will participate in an empowerment session on children’s rights
13 OCTOBER 2021
The North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), will participate in an empowerment session on children’s rights.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Gauteng provincial office to conduct a site inspection at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant in the City of Tshwane following the shutdown of operations due to poor quality of water
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tomorrow the South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) will conduct an inspection of the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant in the City of Tshwane. This follows the decision by the City of Tshwane to temporarily shut down the plant due to the poor quality of water that is being processed at the plant.
Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office hosts a provincial stakeholder engagement on children’s rights
11 OCTOBER 2021
The Mpumalanga Provincial Office (MPO) will host a stakeholder engagement on children’s rights following rising numbers of learner pregnancy amid Covid-19 as well as enquiries relating to allegations of sexual violations of learners by educators within the province.
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