Author Archives for Dorothy Rowland

Take Action: Put Femicide In The Law

September 21, 2026 12:43 pm Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

South Africa continues to experience one of the highest femicide rates in the world. But it is currently not recognised... View Article

USA/Iran: Those responsible for deadly and unlawful US strike on school that killed over 100 children must be held accountable

March 16, 2026 3:31 pm Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

Those responsible for planning and executing an unlawful US strike on a school in Minab, Hormozgan province in Iran that killed... View Article

Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite ceasefire

November 27, 2025 1:55 pm Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still... View Article

South Africa must seize opportunity to show principled global leadership

November 18, 2025 10:02 am Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

South Africa has played a leading role in international efforts to prevent, stop and punish Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians... View Article

How do we protect the right to housing amid the growing threat of climate change?

November 5, 2025 11:44 am Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

Climate change is getting worse and so are the threats it poses to human rights. The right to adequate housing... View Article

THIS WOMEN’S DAY LEAVES US WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS

August 8, 2025 2:43 pm Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

As South Africa gears up to commemorate Women’s Day, women in this country continue to live at risk of violence.... View Article

Lesedi, Edition 2, 2025

July 14, 2025 7:29 am Published by Dorothy Rowland Comments Off

It has been another whirlwind quarter. April marked the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term in office. Trump’s... View Article

Six months of impact: A celebration of human rights milestones

December 11, 2024 11:17 am Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

This year began with a number of human rights wins, and people from across the world have continued to prove that change... View Article

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA IS CALLING ON ACTIVISTS IN ALEX AND ORANGE FARM TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

September 20, 2022 10:45 am Published by Dorothy Rowland Leave your thoughts

We are looking for 10 passionate young activists from Alexandra and Orange Farm in Gauteng to design and deliver a fully... View Article