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SAHRC

SAHRC

Tuesday, 20 March 2018 09:51

Deepening human rights through dialogue

20 March 2018

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa in partnership with other government departments, private and civil organisations will this afternoon host a Human Rights dialogue at the Vaal, in Johannesburg.
20 March 2018

SA Rugby has proudly endorsed a TAG rugby exhibition match between the Jozi Cats – South Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby team – and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Wednesday in celebration of Human Rights Day as the sport strives to achieve equality for all on and off the field.
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.
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.
19 March 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission says it is greatly concerned about the lack of safety and security in schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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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