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Wednesday, 26 September 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission has noted with concern reports of allegations of human rights abuses against the asylum seekers in the Western Cape.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission has noted with concern reports of allegations of human rights abuses against the asylum seekers in the Western Cape.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Attention: Editors and Reporters
SAHRC COMMEMMORATES INTERNATIONAL RIGHT TO KNOW DAY
International right to know day is celebrated around the world on the 28th September
Attention: Editors and Reporters
SAHRC COMMEMMORATES INTERNATIONAL RIGHT TO KNOW DAY
International right to know day is celebrated around the world on the 28th September
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
The South African Human Rights Commission invites members of the media to the second round of its provincial water and sanitation hearings which will be held in the North West Province.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
The South African Human Rights Commission invites members of the media to the second round of its provincial water and sanitation hearings which will be held in the North West Province.
Delivered by Advocate Lawrence Mushwana, SAHRC Chairperson at the 21st Session of UN Human Rights Council (10 – 28 September 2012)
Agenda Item 6 – Universal Periodic Review
Agenda Item 6 – Universal Periodic Review
21 September 2012
ATTENTION : Editors and Reporters
South African Human Rights Commission deputy-chairperson Pregs Govender has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council and governments to hold business to account for human rights violations in the world.
ATTENTION : Editors and Reporters
South African Human Rights Commission deputy-chairperson Pregs Govender has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council and governments to hold business to account for human rights violations in the world.
28 AUGUST 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission welcomes the steps taken by Parliament to ensure that the Protection of State Information Bill passes constitutional muster. The decision by the ad hoc committee to ensure that the Bill does not trump the Promotion of Access to Information Act as the law governing access to information is commended. The Commission hopes this decision will be reflected in the final draft of the Bill
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission welcomes the steps taken by Parliament to ensure that the Protection of State Information Bill passes constitutional muster. The decision by the ad hoc committee to ensure that the Bill does not trump the Promotion of Access to Information Act as the law governing access to information is commended. The Commission hopes this decision will be reflected in the final draft of the Bill
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
MEDIA BRIEFING
Monday, 27 August 2012
The Deputy Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Mrs Pregs Govender, invites members to the media to a news briefing to officially launch the Commission’s country-wide water and sanitation hearings.
MEDIA BRIEFING
Monday, 27 August 2012
The Deputy Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Mrs Pregs Govender, invites members to the media to a news briefing to officially launch the Commission’s country-wide water and sanitation hearings.
SAHRC Chair Adv. Mushwana, Deputy Minister of Justice, Mr Nel, invite the media to a news briefing on torture and Marikana
Members of the media are invited to a Press Conference to be hosted by South African Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv. Lawrence Mushwana, Deputy-Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mr Andries Nel, and Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights Mrs Dupe Atoki who also sits in a Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa.
Members of the media are invited to a Press Conference to be hosted by South African Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv. Lawrence Mushwana, Deputy-Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mr Andries Nel, and Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights Mrs Dupe Atoki who also sits in a Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa.
22 August 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
Following the tragic incident in Marikana Lonmin Mines, Rustenburg, the South African Human Rights Commission raised concerns over the deaths of miners and the police. We immediately dispatched our team on Sunday, 19 August, to the area where the shooting incident took place and found amongst others, that:
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
Following the tragic incident in Marikana Lonmin Mines, Rustenburg, the South African Human Rights Commission raised concerns over the deaths of miners and the police. We immediately dispatched our team on Sunday, 19 August, to the area where the shooting incident took place and found amongst others, that:
Putting an end to torture in Africa
BANJUL, 15 August 2012.
Torture is one of the most profound violations of human rights and dignity. In 2002, the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights adopted the Robben Island Guidelines, a first consolidated effort to prohibit and prevent torture in Africa. 10 years later, time has come to take stock of the developments in the region.
BANJUL, 15 August 2012.
Torture is one of the most profound violations of human rights and dignity. In 2002, the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights adopted the Robben Island Guidelines, a first consolidated effort to prohibit and prevent torture in Africa. 10 years later, time has come to take stock of the developments in the region.
17 August 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission condemns the violence that erupted in Marikana Lonmin Mine in Rustenburg, that led to the tragic deaths of mine workers on Thursday. Reports say as many as 30 miners were killed, while many others were injured. The SAHRC calls for an urgent Commission of enquiry to be formed to investigate this matter and the responsibilities of all those involved. The enquiry will also need to address the underlying factors that contributed to this tragedy, such as the living conditions of mine-workers and their families outlined in the report by Bench Marks that was recently released at the SAHRC office.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission condemns the violence that erupted in Marikana Lonmin Mine in Rustenburg, that led to the tragic deaths of mine workers on Thursday. Reports say as many as 30 miners were killed, while many others were injured. The SAHRC calls for an urgent Commission of enquiry to be formed to investigate this matter and the responsibilities of all those involved. The enquiry will also need to address the underlying factors that contributed to this tragedy, such as the living conditions of mine-workers and their families outlined in the report by Bench Marks that was recently released at the SAHRC office.
17 August 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
For Urgent Release
The Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission Adv. Lawrence Mushwana would like to advise that the Memorial Service of the late SAHRC Commissioner Dr Sandi Baai will be held on Monday, 20th August 2012.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
For Urgent Release
The Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission Adv. Lawrence Mushwana would like to advise that the Memorial Service of the late SAHRC Commissioner Dr Sandi Baai will be held on Monday, 20th August 2012.
Media statement delivered by the South African Human Rights Commission Chairman, Adv. Lawrence Mushwana, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
15 August 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
I would like to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to the members of the media for responding to our request for a media briefing which was sent to you at very short notice.
15 August 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
I would like to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to the members of the media for responding to our request for a media briefing which was sent to you at very short notice.
13 August 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission has noted with concern the killing of Muhammad Kazi in what appears to be a racially motivated incident in Magaliesburg, North West.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission has noted with concern the killing of Muhammad Kazi in what appears to be a racially motivated incident in Magaliesburg, North West.
07 August 2012
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission is looking at extending the deadline for submissions on the Charter of Basic Education Rights for Children in South Africa.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission is looking at extending the deadline for submissions on the Charter of Basic Education Rights for Children in South Africa.
Date: Monday, 30 July 2012
On 23 July 2012 the Deputy Chair of the South African Human Rights Commission, Commissioner Pregs Govender together with the Western Cape Provincial Office facilitated a process to resolve the matter involving former Cape Peninsula University of Technology students who were involved in posting racist comments on the social networking site, Facebook. Two of the three former students attended the meeting with the Commission.
On 23 July 2012 the Deputy Chair of the South African Human Rights Commission, Commissioner Pregs Govender together with the Western Cape Provincial Office facilitated a process to resolve the matter involving former Cape Peninsula University of Technology students who were involved in posting racist comments on the social networking site, Facebook. Two of the three former students attended the meeting with the Commission.
Thursday, 19 July 2012
The South African Human Rights Commission and its stakeholders today commence their consultative workshop to invite participants’ comments on, and engagement with, the obligations and indicators in the Charter on Basic Education Rights, with a focus on the reaching agreement on the nature and description of the indicators for monitoring the fulfillment of the right to basic education.
The South African Human Rights Commission and its stakeholders today commence their consultative workshop to invite participants’ comments on, and engagement with, the obligations and indicators in the Charter on Basic Education Rights, with a focus on the reaching agreement on the nature and description of the indicators for monitoring the fulfillment of the right to basic education.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
The South African Human Rights Commission and its stakeholders invite members of the media to their consultative workshop which will deliberate on issues relating the obligations and indicators in the Charter on Basic Education Rights.
The South African Human Rights Commission and its stakeholders invite members of the media to their consultative workshop which will deliberate on issues relating the obligations and indicators in the Charter on Basic Education Rights.
Monday, 25 June 2012
The 26th of June marks the annual commemoration of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. This day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997 with the aim of supporting efforts to eliminate torture and promoting the application of the International Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or punishment (CAT).
The 26th of June marks the annual commemoration of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. This day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997 with the aim of supporting efforts to eliminate torture and promoting the application of the International Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or punishment (CAT).
Thursday, 07 June 2012
The South African Human Rights Commission has been receiving numerous complaints about the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in Gauteng. The Commission has been monitoring the situation closely.
The South African Human Rights Commission has been receiving numerous complaints about the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in Gauteng. The Commission has been monitoring the situation closely.
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