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SAHRC
Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:42
SAHRC mourns the passing away of Professor Kader Asmal
Date: Thursday, 23 June 2011
The Commission joins the rest of the world to mourn the passing away of human rights activist, constitutionalist, and former Cabinet Minister, Prof. Kader Asmal, who passed away yesterday after suffering a heart attack.
The Commission joins the rest of the world to mourn the passing away of human rights activist, constitutionalist, and former Cabinet Minister, Prof. Kader Asmal, who passed away yesterday after suffering a heart attack.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:03
SAHRC welcomes the proactive involvement of the SA government in the decision of the UNHRC to pass a resolution to protect LGTBI people
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
The SA Human Rights Commission welcomes the proactive role played by the South African government in the passing of a resolution by the UN Human Rights Council to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inter-sexed (LGBTI) people.
The SA Human Rights Commission welcomes the proactive role played by the South African government in the passing of a resolution by the UN Human Rights Council to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inter-sexed (LGBTI) people.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:03
SAHRC commemorates the 2011 World Refugee Day
Date: Monday, 20 June 2011
On 20th of June each year, South Africa joins the international community in commemorating World Refugee Day. The SA Human Rights Commission views World Refugee Day as a formal opportunity for the South African government, as well as other governments across the world, to re-affirm the values upon which international agreements of refugee protection are based. It is also a time for all sectors of society to reflect on their role, to examine, form and strengthen partnerships on how best to find lasting solutions to the challenges faced by refugees.
On 20th of June each year, South Africa joins the international community in commemorating World Refugee Day. The SA Human Rights Commission views World Refugee Day as a formal opportunity for the South African government, as well as other governments across the world, to re-affirm the values upon which international agreements of refugee protection are based. It is also a time for all sectors of society to reflect on their role, to examine, form and strengthen partnerships on how best to find lasting solutions to the challenges faced by refugees.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:03
CEO receives Top 200 Young South Africans Award
The South African Human Rights Commission Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kayum Ahmed, has received a Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans Award at a ceremony held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:02
SAHRC observes World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
As the world observes the 2011 Elderly Abuse Awareness Day on Wednesday, 15 June, the SA Human Rights Commission expresses concern about the ongoing violations of the rights of elderly people. In addition, the Commission is concerned that their contribution to the development of society is largely ignored and unappreciated, particularly their role as mentors and knowledge-carriers.
As the world observes the 2011 Elderly Abuse Awareness Day on Wednesday, 15 June, the SA Human Rights Commission expresses concern about the ongoing violations of the rights of elderly people. In addition, the Commission is concerned that their contribution to the development of society is largely ignored and unappreciated, particularly their role as mentors and knowledge-carriers.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:02
SAHRC observes the 2011 World Environment Day
Date: Friday, 03 June 2011
On Sunday, 5 June 2011, many countries around the world will observe World Environment Day. While there are a host of concerns regarding the natural environment, however one of the most pressing concerns is deforestation, hence the theme for this year is “Forests: Nature at Your Service.”
On Sunday, 5 June 2011, many countries around the world will observe World Environment Day. While there are a host of concerns regarding the natural environment, however one of the most pressing concerns is deforestation, hence the theme for this year is “Forests: Nature at Your Service.”
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:01
SAHRC Conveys its condolences at the passing away of struggle heroine Ms Albertina Sisulu
Date: Friday, 03 June 2011
The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana conveys condolences to the family of struggle heroine, Ms Albertina Sisulu who passed away last night.
The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana conveys condolences to the family of struggle heroine, Ms Albertina Sisulu who passed away last night.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:01
STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE SA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO CONDEMN THE KILLING OF POLICE OFFICERS
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
The SA Human Rights Commission condemns the killing of police officers. According to reports the number of police officers that are killed in the line of duty is increasing.
The SA Human Rights Commission condemns the killing of police officers. According to reports the number of police officers that are killed in the line of duty is increasing.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:01
MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGARDING CLAIMS BY THE AFRIKANERBOND THAT IT WAS SACRIFICING HUMAN RIGHTS FOR POLITICAL BIGWIGS.
Date: Monday, 23 May 2011
The South African Human Rights Commission rejects as incorrect assertions by the Afrikanerbond that it was sacrificing human rights for political bigwigs.
The South African Human Rights Commission rejects as incorrect assertions by the Afrikanerbond that it was sacrificing human rights for political bigwigs.
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:00
NEWS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE SA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGARDING ISSUES AROUND THE RELEASE OF ITS INVESTIGATION REPORT INTO THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNENCLOSED TOILETS BY THE MOQHAKA MUNICIPALITY
Date: Tuesday, 10 May 2011
The Human Rights Commission calls on political parties to respect the Constitutional mandate and independence of the Commission. Political posturing that parties engage in as part of their election campaigns, cannot be allowed to undermine or interfere with the independence of a Constitutionally mandated body.
The Human Rights Commission calls on political parties to respect the Constitutional mandate and independence of the Commission. Political posturing that parties engage in as part of their election campaigns, cannot be allowed to undermine or interfere with the independence of a Constitutionally mandated body.
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