SOMETIMES IT FALLS UPON A GENERATION TO BE GREAT,
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-NELSON MANDELA 

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East and Southern Africa: Journalists targeted amid ongoing crackdown on media
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East and Southern Africa: Journalists targeted amid ongoing crackdown on media
​​Amnesty International sounds the alarm at a watershed moment for South Africa and globally
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​​Amnesty International sounds the alarm at a watershed moment for South Africa and globally
South Africa: Authorities must ensure protection for Abahlali human rights defender following increase in threats
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South Africa: Authorities must ensure protection for Abahlali human rights defender following increase in threats
Lesedi, Edition 1, 2024
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 1, 2024
South Africa: It is time to vote for human rights
Statement
South Africa: It is time to vote for human rights
South Africa: No one should be killed fighting for basic human rights
Statement
South Africa: No one should be killed fighting for basic human rights
Saudi Arabia: Repressive draft penal code shatters illusions of progress and reform
News
Saudi Arabia: Repressive draft penal code shatters illusions of progress and reform
South Africa: Police’s heavy handedness and intimidation during protest intolerable
Statement
South Africa: Police’s heavy handedness and intimidation during protest intolerable
Israel defying ICJ ruling to prevent genocide by failing to allow adequate humanitarian aid to reach Gaza
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Israel defying ICJ ruling to prevent genocide by failing to allow adequate humanitarian aid to reach Gaza
Global: Amnesty International calls for adoption of new treaty on cooperation in prosecuting crimes under international law
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Global: Amnesty International calls for adoption of new treaty on cooperation in prosecuting crimes under international law
SONA: President Ramaphosa must also prioritise human rights at home
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SONA: President Ramaphosa must also prioritise human rights at home
Israel must comply with key ICJ ruling ordering it do all in its power to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
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Israel must comply with key ICJ ruling ordering it do all in its power to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
ICJ hearings over Israel’s alleged breaches of the Genocide Convention a vital step to help protect Palestinian civilians
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ICJ hearings over Israel’s alleged breaches of the Genocide Convention a vital step to help protect Palestinian civilians
Global: Celebrating the human rights wins of 2023
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Global: Celebrating the human rights wins of 2023
Lesedi, Edition 4, 2023
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 4, 2023
Global: Amnesty International annual letter-writing campaign comes amid clampdown on human rights
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Global: Amnesty International annual letter-writing campaign comes amid clampdown on human rights
Africa: Leaders’ unified voice at COP28 must prioritise human rights and climate justice
Statement
Africa: Leaders’ unified voice at COP28 must prioritise human rights and climate justice
Global: Human rights defenders and health workers who face widespread abuse and criminalization for defending the right to abortion must be better protected
Statement
Global: Human rights defenders and health workers who face widespread abuse and criminalization for defending the right to abortion must be better protected
Israel/ OPT: Deal to release hostages and prisoners must pave way for further releases and a sustained ceasefire
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Israel/ OPT: Deal to release hostages and prisoners must pave way for further releases and a sustained ceasefire
Israel/OPT: ‘Nowhere safe in Gaza’: Unlawful Israeli strikes illustrate callous disregard for Palestinian lives
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Israel/OPT: ‘Nowhere safe in Gaza’: Unlawful Israeli strikes illustrate callous disregard for Palestinian lives
Global: UNSC Resolution on ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza presents vital opportunity to stop massive suffering
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Global: UNSC Resolution on ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza presents vital opportunity to stop massive suffering
Global: Agreement at COP28 to phase out fossil fuels is vital to prevent a climate and human rights catastrophe
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Global: Agreement at COP28 to phase out fossil fuels is vital to prevent a climate and human rights catastrophe
Israel/OPT: Amnesty petition demanding ceasefire to end civilian suffering backed by more than one million signatures
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Israel/OPT: Amnesty petition demanding ceasefire to end civilian suffering backed by more than one million signatures
Israel/OPT: Horrifying cases of torture and degrading treatment of Palestinian detainees amid spike in arbitrary arrests
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Israel/OPT: Horrifying cases of torture and degrading treatment of Palestinian detainees amid spike in arbitrary arrests
Israel/OPT: Hamas and other armed groups must release civilian hostages and treat all captives humanely
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Israel/OPT: Hamas and other armed groups must release civilian hostages and treat all captives humanely
Global: A human rights-focused Loss and Damage Fund for climate change is vital to alleviate suffering
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Global: A human rights-focused Loss and Damage Fund for climate change is vital to alleviate suffering
Israel/OPT: Urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to end unprecedented civilian suffering
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Israel/OPT: Urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to end unprecedented civilian suffering
Write for Rights: Thapelo Mohapi – Threatened for defending his community
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Write for Rights: Thapelo Mohapi – Threatened for defending his community
Israel/OPT: Israel must lift illegal and inhumane blockade on Gaza as power plant runs out of fuel
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Israel/OPT: Israel must lift illegal and inhumane blockade on Gaza as power plant runs out of fuel
Israel/OPT: Calls for action to end recurrent atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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Israel/OPT: Calls for action to end recurrent atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Israel/OPT: Civilians on both sides paying the price of unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Gaza as death toll mounts
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Israel/OPT: Civilians on both sides paying the price of unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Gaza as death toll mounts
Lesedi, Edition 3, 2023
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 3, 2023
South Africa: Statement on the devastating fire at 80 Albert Street fire, Marshalltown
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South Africa: Statement on the devastating fire at 80 Albert Street fire, Marshalltown
South Africa: Lack of Marikana prosecutions points to continued culture of impunity
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South Africa: Lack of Marikana prosecutions points to continued culture of impunity
South Africa: Urgent measures needed to hold SAPS accountable for denying GBV victims and their families justice
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South Africa: Urgent measures needed to hold SAPS accountable for denying GBV victims and their families justice
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #6
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #6
SOUTH AFRICA: GOVERNMENT MUST CONTINUE TO LEAD THE FIGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE
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SOUTH AFRICA: GOVERNMENT MUST CONTINUE TO LEAD THE FIGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE
SOUTH AFRICA: ANNOUNCEMENT THAT PUTIN WILL NOT ATTEND BRICS SUMMIT IS UNSURPRISING
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SOUTH AFRICA: ANNOUNCEMENT THAT PUTIN WILL NOT ATTEND BRICS SUMMIT IS UNSURPRISING
South Africa: Amnesty International joins Putin arrest warrant case as an amicus curiae
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South Africa: Amnesty International joins Putin arrest warrant case as an amicus curiae
South Africa: Civil society organisations condemn Gauteng health facilities’ defiance of laws and recent court order on free access to health care for pregnant women
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South Africa: Civil society organisations condemn Gauteng health facilities’ defiance of laws and recent court order on free access to health care for pregnant women
Lesedi, Edition 2, 2023
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 2, 2023
South Africa: Still waiting for justice for Popi Qwabe and Bongeka Phungula
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South Africa: Still waiting for justice for Popi Qwabe and Bongeka Phungula
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #5
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #5
SOUTH AFRICA: GOVERNMENT MUST PAY ATTENTION IF IT WANTS TO AVOID ANOTHER 1976 UPRISING
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SOUTH AFRICA: GOVERNMENT MUST PAY ATTENTION IF IT WANTS TO AVOID ANOTHER 1976 UPRISING
Israel/OPT: Civilian deaths and extensive destruction in latest Gaza offensive highlight human toll of apartheid
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Israel/OPT: Civilian deaths and extensive destruction in latest Gaza offensive highlight human toll of apartheid
Merger of PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf series is more evidence of Saudi sportswashing
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Merger of PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf series is more evidence of Saudi sportswashing
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #4
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #4
UAE: States must urge the United Arab Emirates to reform its dismal rights record to help ensure a successful climate meeting
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UAE: States must urge the United Arab Emirates to reform its dismal rights record to help ensure a successful climate meeting
Crime statistics continue to paint a grim picture
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Crime statistics continue to paint a grim picture
Authorities must act with urgency to prevent further cholera deaths
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Authorities must act with urgency to prevent further cholera deaths
Youth are bearing the brunt of the government’s failures
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Youth are bearing the brunt of the government’s failures
DEATH PENALTY 2022: Recorded executions skyrocket to highest figure in five years
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DEATH PENALTY 2022: Recorded executions skyrocket to highest figure in five years
Sudan: UN Human Rights Council’s special session on Sudan should establish an investigative mechanism
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Sudan: UN Human Rights Council’s special session on Sudan should establish an investigative mechanism
Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster
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Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster
Covid-19: Pharma companies must make structural changes to ensure world can withstand future pandemics
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Covid-19: Pharma companies must make structural changes to ensure world can withstand future pandemics
East and Southern Africa: Attacks on journalists on the rise as authorities seek to suppress press freedom
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East and Southern Africa: Attacks on journalists on the rise as authorities seek to suppress press freedom
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #3
News
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #3
Israeli authorities are using facial recognition technology to entrench apartheid
Statement
Israeli authorities are using facial recognition technology to entrench apartheid
International Criminal Court remains a crucial mechanism for international justice
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International Criminal Court remains a crucial mechanism for international justice
The state must take urgent action to protect the rights to life and security of the person
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The state must take urgent action to protect the rights to life and security of the person
Sudan: Parties to the conflict must ensure protection of civilians as deaths mount 
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Sudan: Parties to the conflict must ensure protection of civilians as deaths mount 
Zimbabwe: 43 years independence commemoration marred by rapidly shrinking civic space and decline in freedoms
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Zimbabwe: 43 years independence commemoration marred by rapidly shrinking civic space and decline in freedoms
Nigeria: Nine years after Chibok girls abducted, authorities failing to protect children
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Nigeria: Nine years after Chibok girls abducted, authorities failing to protect children
Lesedi, Edition 1, 2023
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 1, 2023
Israel/OPT: Second night of horror at al-Aqsa Mosque 
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Israel/OPT: Second night of horror at al-Aqsa Mosque 
Zimbabwe: Conviction and sentencing of opposition spokesperson shows escalating assault on freedom of expression
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Zimbabwe: Conviction and sentencing of opposition spokesperson shows escalating assault on freedom of expression
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #2
News
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #2
Government continues to fail on creating a safe environment for all
Statement
Government continues to fail on creating a safe environment for all
People are still dying for freedoms enshrined in our Constitution – protect them now
Op-Ed
People are still dying for freedoms enshrined in our Constitution – protect them now
Israel/OPT: 200K people demand an end to apartheid against Palestinians  
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Israel/OPT: 200K people demand an end to apartheid against Palestinians  
Climate Change: IPCC report warning that global warming will exceed 1.5˚C limit must accelerate the phasing out of fossil fuels
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Climate Change: IPCC report warning that global warming will exceed 1.5˚C limit must accelerate the phasing out of fossil fuels
Amnesty International issues 25 rules to protect protesters from misuse of rubber bullets
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Amnesty International issues 25 rules to protect protesters from misuse of rubber bullets
Israel/OPT: Hyundai CE must end link with war crimes in Masafer Yatta 
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Israel/OPT: Hyundai CE must end link with war crimes in Masafer Yatta 
Hate Crimes Working Group welcomes the adoption of the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill by the National Assembly
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Hate Crimes Working Group welcomes the adoption of the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill by the National Assembly
Mozambique/Malawi: Authorities must mobilize resources to aid victims of record-breaking storm
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Mozambique/Malawi: Authorities must mobilize resources to aid victims of record-breaking storm
The DMRE must not violate freedom of expression, the right to a free press
Statement
The DMRE must not violate freedom of expression, the right to a free press
Dozens killed and thousands maimed by police misuse of rubber bullets globally
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Dozens killed and thousands maimed by police misuse of rubber bullets globally
Open Letter: Minister Motshekga, safe sanitation is a life and death issue, eradicate all pit toilets now
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Open Letter: Minister Motshekga, safe sanitation is a life and death issue, eradicate all pit toilets now
Zimbabwe: Eights years on, authorities yet to give update on the disappeared journalist and pro-democracy activist
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Zimbabwe: Eights years on, authorities yet to give update on the disappeared journalist and pro-democracy activist
Government must urgently act on eradicating pit toilets after death of learner
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Government must urgently act on eradicating pit toilets after death of learner
Israel/OPT: Impunity reigns for perpetrators of settler violence 
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Israel/OPT: Impunity reigns for perpetrators of settler violence 
Amnesty International South Africa calls for restraint during protest action at Wits
News
Amnesty International South Africa calls for restraint during protest action at Wits
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #1
News
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2023, #1
Government continues to fail learners on eradicating pit toilets
Statement
Government continues to fail learners on eradicating pit toilets
Whistle-blowing: Ramaphosa must act on promise
Op-Ed
Whistle-blowing: Ramaphosa must act on promise
Ukraine: One year after full-scale Russian invasion, victims’ rights must be at the heart of all justice efforts
Statement
Ukraine: One year after full-scale Russian invasion, victims’ rights must be at the heart of all justice efforts
Reduction of DNA backlog encouraging, but action can’t stop there
Statement
Reduction of DNA backlog encouraging, but action can’t stop there
Eswatini: Investigation into Thulani Maseko’s killing must be independent and transparent
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Eswatini: Investigation into Thulani Maseko’s killing must be independent and transparent
Amnesty Secretary General challenges world leaders ahead of Munich Security Conference
Statement
Amnesty Secretary General challenges world leaders ahead of Munich Security Conference
SONA 2023: President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed the nation on the delivery of basic human rights
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SONA 2023: President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed the nation on the delivery of basic human rights
Israel/OPT: Palestinian lives in peril as Israel reinforces apartheid      
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Israel/OPT: Palestinian lives in peril as Israel reinforces apartheid      
South Africa hears historic class action for lead poisoning launched by Zambian children and women
Statement
South Africa hears historic class action for lead poisoning launched by Zambian children and women
South Africa: Collective Voices against Health Xenophobia strongly condemns Operation Dudula’s attack on patients at the Jeppe Clinic
Statement
South Africa: Collective Voices against Health Xenophobia strongly condemns Operation Dudula’s attack on patients at the Jeppe Clinic
Mozambique: Video showing soldiers burning corpses is latest evidence of atrocities in forgotten war in Cabo Delgado
Statement
Mozambique: Video showing soldiers burning corpses is latest evidence of atrocities in forgotten war in Cabo Delgado
Lesedi, Edition 4, 2022
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 4, 2022
South Africa: Politics should not take precedence over human rights
Statement
South Africa: Politics should not take precedence over human rights
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #10
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #10
Israel/OPT: Solidarity with Palestinians means ending all support for apartheid
Statement
Israel/OPT: Solidarity with Palestinians means ending all support for apartheid
South Africa: Less talk, more action needed to tackle the epidemic of GBV
Statement
South Africa: Less talk, more action needed to tackle the epidemic of GBV
South Sudan: African Union must set precedent for African-led justice by establishing court for South Sudan
Statement
South Sudan: African Union must set precedent for African-led justice by establishing court for South Sudan
COP27: Loss and Damage fund is welcome but failure to deliver on phasing out fossil fuels is a huge setback
Statement
COP27: Loss and Damage fund is welcome but failure to deliver on phasing out fossil fuels is a huge setback
COP27: The climate crisis is a human rights crisis
Op-Ed
COP27: The climate crisis is a human rights crisis
The impact of climate change on education
Blog Post
The impact of climate change on education
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #9
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #9
South Africa: Two years and still no justice for Fikile Ntshangase’s murder
Statement
South Africa: Two years and still no justice for Fikile Ntshangase’s murder
OPEN LETTER: Minister Cele it’s time to clear the DNA backlog
Statement
OPEN LETTER: Minister Cele it’s time to clear the DNA backlog
Lesedi, Edition 3, 2022
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 3, 2022
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #8
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #8
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA IS CALLING ON ACTIVISTS IN ALEX AND ORANGE FARM TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Uncategorized
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA IS CALLING ON ACTIVISTS IN ALEX AND ORANGE FARM TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
UNGA: A chance to restore trust in a besieged international system
Statement
UNGA: A chance to restore trust in a besieged international system
Amnesty International calls on Ramaphosa and Biden to discuss human rights issues during their meeting this week.
Statement
Amnesty International calls on Ramaphosa and Biden to discuss human rights issues during their meeting this week.
South Africa: Mining firm must account for the dam burst disaster resulting in loss of lives and destruction
Statement
South Africa: Mining firm must account for the dam burst disaster resulting in loss of lives and destruction
How the adultification bias blurring the binary between childhood and adulthood contributes to GBV
Uncategorized
How the adultification bias blurring the binary between childhood and adulthood contributes to GBV
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #7
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #7
South Africa: Government failed to deliver over 2,000 promised houses in Marikana, while Sibanye-Stillwater evades accountability and points fingers at Lonmin
Statement
South Africa: Government failed to deliver over 2,000 promised houses in Marikana, while Sibanye-Stillwater evades accountability and points fingers at Lonmin
My life matters too: why abortion is a human right
Blog Post
My life matters too: why abortion is a human right
SOUTH AFRICA: EARLY PREGNANCY IS A CRISIS AFFECTING ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG GIRLS, AND NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION
Statement
SOUTH AFRICA: EARLY PREGNANCY IS A CRISIS AFFECTING ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG GIRLS, AND NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION
SOUTH AFRICA: CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ABOUT ONGOING ATTACKS AGAINST THE SECTOR
Statement
SOUTH AFRICA: CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ABOUT ONGOING ATTACKS AGAINST THE SECTOR
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #6
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #6
UNGA: States must recognise that our rights depend on a healthy environment
Statement
UNGA: States must recognise that our rights depend on a healthy environment
Right to protest under threat around the world
Statement
Right to protest under threat around the world
South Africa: Thoroughly investigate tavern killings and bring those responsible to book
Statement
South Africa: Thoroughly investigate tavern killings and bring those responsible to book
South Africa: The Department of Basic Education is trying to evade accountability
Statement
South Africa: The Department of Basic Education is trying to evade accountability
South Africa: We must demand that the government prioritises water security before we face a national water crisis
Statement
South Africa: We must demand that the government prioritises water security before we face a national water crisis
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #5
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #5
Lesedi, Edition 2, 2022
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 2, 2022
Lesedi, Edition 1, 2022
Lesedi
Lesedi, Edition 1, 2022
USA: Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marks a grim milestone in the history of the United States
Statement
USA: Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marks a grim milestone in the history of the United States
South Africa/China: Put human rights at the forefront of BRICS Leaders’ Summit
Statement
South Africa/China: Put human rights at the forefront of BRICS Leaders’ Summit
South Africa: Government must focus on quality education if it wants to tackle youth unemployment
Statement
South Africa: Government must focus on quality education if it wants to tackle youth unemployment
South Africa: Municipal mismanagement of water leaks is fast tracking Nelson Mandela Bay day zero
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South Africa: Municipal mismanagement of water leaks is fast tracking Nelson Mandela Bay day zero
South Africa: Lack of political will to deal with high rates of crime
Statement
South Africa: Lack of political will to deal with high rates of crime
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #4
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #4
Covid-19: Pandemic restrictions magnified discrimination against most marginalised groups
Statement
Covid-19: Pandemic restrictions magnified discrimination against most marginalised groups
South Africa: Government must be transparent, accountable and effective in its response to KZN floods
News
South Africa: Government must be transparent, accountable and effective in its response to KZN floods
South Africa: Human rights groups intervene in historic class action for lead poisoning launched by Zambian children
Statement
South Africa: Human rights groups intervene in historic class action for lead poisoning launched by Zambian children
Open Letter to Minister Mantashe: Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s failure to hold mining companies accountable
Op-Ed
Open Letter to Minister Mantashe: Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s failure to hold mining companies accountable
Ukraine: Russian forces must face justice for war crimes in Kyiv Oblast – new investigation
Statement
Ukraine: Russian forces must face justice for war crimes in Kyiv Oblast – new investigation
World Press Freedom Day marked, with notable threats and harassment of journalists in SA
Statement
World Press Freedom Day marked, with notable threats and harassment of journalists in SA
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #3
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #3
South Africa: Proposed amendment to health regulations risks breaching human rights
Statement
South Africa: Proposed amendment to health regulations risks breaching human rights
Freedom Day: Women and girls still not free from the shackles of violence
Statement
Freedom Day: Women and girls still not free from the shackles of violence
South Africa: The state continues to fail women, delivering broken promises instead of change
Statement
South Africa: The state continues to fail women, delivering broken promises instead of change
South Africa: Migrants living ‘in constant fear’ after deadly attacks
Statement
South Africa: Migrants living ‘in constant fear’ after deadly attacks
South Africa: The state is failing South Africans and migrants living in the country
Statement
South Africa: The state is failing South Africans and migrants living in the country
Qatar: Security guards subjected to forced labour
Statement
Qatar: Security guards subjected to forced labour
Ethiopia: Crimes Against Humanity in Western Tigray Zone
Statement
Ethiopia: Crimes Against Humanity in Western Tigray Zone
Law meant to fix damage to communities due to mining makes little difference
Op-Ed
Law meant to fix damage to communities due to mining makes little difference
Sub-Saharan Africa: Millions denied vaccines, deepening inequality and human suffering from conflicts sum up 2021
Statement
Sub-Saharan Africa: Millions denied vaccines, deepening inequality and human suffering from conflicts sum up 2021
Political leaders and corporate titans put profit and power ahead of people, betraying promises for fair recovery from pandemic
Statement
Political leaders and corporate titans put profit and power ahead of people, betraying promises for fair recovery from pandemic
Israel/OPT: Israel is committing apartheid, says UN Special Rapporteur
Statement
Israel/OPT: Israel is committing apartheid, says UN Special Rapporteur
South Africa: Authorities must act against vigilante groups who violate the human rights of migrants
Statement
South Africa: Authorities must act against vigilante groups who violate the human rights of migrants
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #2
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #2
Soaring concern for human rights and human lives as Russia invades Ukraine
Statement
Soaring concern for human rights and human lives as Russia invades Ukraine
REPORT LAUNCH: UNEARTHING THE TRUTH ABOUT MINING IN SEKHUKHUNE
News
REPORT LAUNCH: UNEARTHING THE TRUTH ABOUT MINING IN SEKHUKHUNE
South Africa: Quarterly crime statistics reveal a shocking concern for the right to life
News
South Africa: Quarterly crime statistics reveal a shocking concern for the right to life
Covid-19: Pharmaceutical companies’ failure on equal vaccine access contributed human rights catastrophe in 2021
Statement
Covid-19: Pharmaceutical companies’ failure on equal vaccine access contributed human rights catastrophe in 2021
SONA: President Ramaphosa must show that he takes accountability seriously
Statement
SONA: President Ramaphosa must show that he takes accountability seriously
South Africa: The Department of Basic Education must urgently act to replace all pit toilets and fix poor education infrastructure
Statement
South Africa: The Department of Basic Education must urgently act to replace all pit toilets and fix poor education infrastructure
Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians: a cruel system of domination and a crime against humanity
Statement
Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians: a cruel system of domination and a crime against humanity
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #1
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2022, #1
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO PIT LATRINE STINK
Op-Ed
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO PIT LATRINE STINK
South Africa: Political leaders must stop blaming foreign nationals for the country’s unemployment problem
Statement
South Africa: Political leaders must stop blaming foreign nationals for the country’s unemployment problem
South Africa: President Ramaphosa must ensure recommendations in the state capture report are implemented
Statement
South Africa: President Ramaphosa must ensure recommendations in the state capture report are implemented
South Africa: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was a beacon of light for the human rights movement
Statement
South Africa: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was a beacon of light for the human rights movement
New Covid variants owe existence partly to big Pharma
Op-Ed
New Covid variants owe existence partly to big Pharma
South Africa: Covid-19 can no longer be an excuse for human rights failures
Statement
South Africa: Covid-19 can no longer be an excuse for human rights failures
SOUTHERN AFRICA: ALARMING RISE IN THE NUMBER OF GIRLS EXPERIENCING SEXUAL ABUSE AND UNWANTED PREGNANCIES DURING THE PANDEMIC CALLS ON GOVERNMENTS TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT GIRLS’ RIGHTS
Statement
SOUTHERN AFRICA: ALARMING RISE IN THE NUMBER OF GIRLS EXPERIENCING SEXUAL ABUSE AND UNWANTED PREGNANCIES DURING THE PANDEMIC CALLS ON GOVERNMENTS TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT GIRLS’ RIGHTS
South Africa: New Report Finds Twitter Continues to Fall Short on Protecting Women Online
Statement
South Africa: New Report Finds Twitter Continues to Fall Short on Protecting Women Online
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MOURNS THE DEATH OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER DEWA MAVHINGA
News
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MOURNS THE DEATH OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER DEWA MAVHINGA
Myanmar: Unbridled destruction of freedoms as Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced
News
Myanmar: Unbridled destruction of freedoms as Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced
33 human rights wins to celebrate this year
Blog Post
33 human rights wins to celebrate this year
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2021, #6
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2021, #6
Gender-Based Violence victims are #NotJustANumber
Op-Ed
Gender-Based Violence victims are #NotJustANumber
South Africa: Crime Stats paint a disturbing picture, showing that not enough is being done
Statement
South Africa: Crime Stats paint a disturbing picture, showing that not enough is being done
Write for Rights: World’s biggest human rights campaign marks 20th birthday
Statement
Write for Rights: World’s biggest human rights campaign marks 20th birthday
South Africa: Authorities must be transparent about cases of kidnappings and bring those involved to justice
Statement
South Africa: Authorities must be transparent about cases of kidnappings and bring those involved to justice
Think you can’t change the world? You already have
Blog Post
Think you can’t change the world? You already have
Covid-19: New research reveals Pfizer is making misleading claims about fair distribution of vaccines
Statement
Covid-19: New research reveals Pfizer is making misleading claims about fair distribution of vaccines
South Africa: The state must provide whistleblowers with protection
Statement
South Africa: The state must provide whistleblowers with protection
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2021, #5
Youth Newsletter
YOU(TH) FOR YOU(TH), 2021, #5
South Africa: Service delivery must be prioritised even after the elections are done and dusted
Statement
South Africa: Service delivery must be prioritised even after the elections are done and dusted
Yes, service delivery is about race and gender
Op-Ed
Yes, service delivery is about race and gender
South Africa: IEC must investigate reports of journalist’s arrest and manhandling of citizens on voting day
Statement
South Africa: IEC must investigate reports of journalist’s arrest and manhandling of citizens on voting day
Covid-19: Global attack on freedom of expression is having a dangerous impact on public health crisis
Statement
Covid-19: Global attack on freedom of expression is having a dangerous impact on public health crisis
South Africa: Stop the politicking, deliver on human rights obligations
Statement
South Africa: Stop the politicking, deliver on human rights obligations
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #4
Youth Newsletter
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #4
South Africa: Hold those implicated in the SIU report at the National Department of Health accountable
Statement
South Africa: Hold those implicated in the SIU report at the National Department of Health accountable
New report shows leading Covid-19 vaccine pharma companies fuelling unprecedented human rights crisis 
News
New report shows leading Covid-19 vaccine pharma companies fuelling unprecedented human rights crisis 
Global: Facebook giving powerful users free rein to harass others, make false claims, and incite violence
Statement
Global: Facebook giving powerful users free rein to harass others, make false claims, and incite violence
South Africa: Open the door for Afghanistan refugees fleeing uncertainty
Statement
South Africa: Open the door for Afghanistan refugees fleeing uncertainty
With only 27 out of 257 South African municipalities getting a clean audit outcome, service delivery remains a pipe dream
Op-Ed
With only 27 out of 257 South African municipalities getting a clean audit outcome, service delivery remains a pipe dream
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #3
Youth Newsletter
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #3
SOUTH AFRICA: Police must be held accountable for failure to ensure the safety of people
News
SOUTH AFRICA: Police must be held accountable for failure to ensure the safety of people
South Africa: Women most severely affected by service delivery failures
Statement
South Africa: Women most severely affected by service delivery failures
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #2
Youth Newsletter
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #2
Global: Scale of secretive cyber surveillance ‘an international human rights crisis’ in which NSO Group is complicit – new briefing
Statement
Global: Scale of secretive cyber surveillance ‘an international human rights crisis’ in which NSO Group is complicit – new briefing
Come clean on what and who failed the people
Op-Ed
Come clean on what and who failed the people
South Africa: Investigate loss of life during unrest and looting spree and ensure accountability
Statement
South Africa: Investigate loss of life during unrest and looting spree and ensure accountability
Pegasus Project: Ramaphosa among world leaders selected as potential targets of NSO spyware
Statement
Pegasus Project: Ramaphosa among world leaders selected as potential targets of NSO spyware
The Pegasus Project: Massive data leak reveals Israeli NSO Group’s spyware used to target activists, journalists, and political leaders globally
Statement
The Pegasus Project: Massive data leak reveals Israeli NSO Group’s spyware used to target activists, journalists, and political leaders globally
South Africa: Nicholas Maweni appointed Amnesty International South Africa’s board chairperson
Statement
South Africa: Nicholas Maweni appointed Amnesty International South Africa’s board chairperson
South Africa: Protect human rights and the rule of law to honour Mandela’s legacy
Statement
South Africa: Protect human rights and the rule of law to honour Mandela’s legacy
South Africa: Continued violence, looting, destruction of property and loss of lives fuelled by criminal justice failures
Statement
South Africa: Continued violence, looting, destruction of property and loss of lives fuelled by criminal justice failures
South Africa: Cele must do more to stop the violence and looting
Statement
South Africa: Cele must do more to stop the violence and looting
South Africa: Amnesty International condemns the looting and lawlessness in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
Statement
South Africa: Amnesty International condemns the looting and lawlessness in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
South Africa: Calm and restraint needed following former President Jacob Zuma’s surrender to the police
Statement
South Africa: Calm and restraint needed following former President Jacob Zuma’s surrender to the police
Poor service delivery deprives people of dignity and their basic human rights
Op-Ed
Poor service delivery deprives people of dignity and their basic human rights
South Africa: Now is the time to demand dignity through service delivery, accountability and transparency
Statement
South Africa: Now is the time to demand dignity through service delivery, accountability and transparency
South Africa: Constitutional Court ruling against Zuma demonstrates that no one is above the law
Statement
South Africa: Constitutional Court ruling against Zuma demonstrates that no one is above the law
Southern Africa: Governments must urgently ramp up Covid-19 vaccination efforts to avoid third wave catastrophe
News
Southern Africa: Governments must urgently ramp up Covid-19 vaccination efforts to avoid third wave catastrophe
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #1
Youth Newsletter
YOU(th) for YOU(th), 2021, #1
South Africa: Fix the ‘broken’ and ‘unequal’ education system to give our youth a better future
Statement
South Africa: Fix the ‘broken’ and ‘unequal’ education system to give our youth a better future
G7: Pledge to share one billion vaccine doses with poorer countries is a drop in the ocean
Statement
G7: Pledge to share one billion vaccine doses with poorer countries is a drop in the ocean
G7 support for pharma monopolies is putting millions of lives at risk
Statement
G7 support for pharma monopolies is putting millions of lives at risk
South Africa: Swift action must be taken against those involved in COVID-19 corruption
Statement
South Africa: Swift action must be taken against those involved in COVID-19 corruption
South Africa: SAPS money should be spent on fighting crime and GBV
Statement
South Africa: SAPS money should be spent on fighting crime and GBV
SOUTH AFRICA: AMNESTY AT 60, GLOBAL STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS CONTINUES
Statement
SOUTH AFRICA: AMNESTY AT 60, GLOBAL STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS CONTINUES
SOUTH AFRICA: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES HIGH COURT JUDGMENT ON THE REOPENING OF CAPE TOWN REFUGEE RECEPTION OFFICE
Statement
SOUTH AFRICA: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES HIGH COURT JUDGMENT ON THE REOPENING OF CAPE TOWN REFUGEE RECEPTION OFFICE
ISRAEL/OPT: PATTERN OF ISRAELI ATTACKS ON RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN GAZA MUST BE INVESTIGATED AS WAR CRIMES
Statement
ISRAEL/OPT: PATTERN OF ISRAELI ATTACKS ON RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN GAZA MUST BE INVESTIGATED AS WAR CRIMES
SOUTH AFRICA IS STILL NOT SAFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE IN IT
Statement
SOUTH AFRICA IS STILL NOT SAFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE IN IT
Is justice for survivors of gender-based violence in South Africa a pipe dream?
Op-Ed
Is justice for survivors of gender-based violence in South Africa a pipe dream?
SOUTH AFRICA: END HARASSMENT OF JOURNALISTS, ENSURE MEDIA FREEDOM
Statement
SOUTH AFRICA: END HARASSMENT OF JOURNALISTS, ENSURE MEDIA FREEDOM
SOUTH AFRICA: FREEDOM DAY CLOUDED BY CRACKDOWN ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Statement
SOUTH AFRICA: FREEDOM DAY CLOUDED BY CRACKDOWN ON HUMAN RIGHTS
ZIMBABWE: STATELESSNESS CRISIS TRAPS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN LIMBO
News
ZIMBABWE: STATELESSNESS CRISIS TRAPS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN LIMBO
Sub-Saharan Africa: The state of human rights in 2020
Statement
Sub-Saharan Africa: The state of human rights in 2020
Dr. Agnès Callamard appointed as Secretary General of Amnesty International
Statement
Dr. Agnès Callamard appointed as Secretary General of Amnesty International
Police need training in the use of “non-lethal” weapons
Op-Ed
Police need training in the use of “non-lethal” weapons
South Africa: Use of excessive force against student protesters alarming
News
South Africa: Use of excessive force against student protesters alarming
South Africa: Government must act with utmost urgency to suppress rising cases of crime
Statement
South Africa: Government must act with utmost urgency to suppress rising cases of crime
South Africa: COVID-19 pushes inequality in schools to crippling new level, risks a lost generation of learners
Statement
South Africa: COVID-19 pushes inequality in schools to crippling new level, risks a lost generation of learners
SONA: Human Rights must not become a casualty of the Government’s COVID-19 Response
Statement
SONA: Human Rights must not become a casualty of the Government’s COVID-19 Response
South Africa: Amnesty International’s GBV Campaign calls for action from all in South Africa
Statement
South Africa: Amnesty International’s GBV Campaign calls for action from all in South Africa
While the world stopped for COVID-19, human rights abuses accelerated
Op-Ed
While the world stopped for COVID-19, human rights abuses accelerated
Write for Rights: A chance for governments to stand up for humanity
News
Write for Rights: A chance for governments to stand up for humanity
South Africa: Eradicate inhumane pit latrines and ensure safe and adequate sanitation in schools.
News
South Africa: Eradicate inhumane pit latrines and ensure safe and adequate sanitation in schools.
SOUTH AFRICA: End the cycle of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals
News
SOUTH AFRICA: End the cycle of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals
South Africa: State’s budget cuts leave no room for human rights
News
South Africa: State’s budget cuts leave no room for human rights
South Africa: State must deliver justice for the unsolved murder of two women
News
South Africa: State must deliver justice for the unsolved murder of two women
The unsolved murders of Popi Qwabe and Bongeka Phungula
News
The unsolved murders of Popi Qwabe and Bongeka Phungula
Amnesty International, Angelina Jolie and Geraldine Van Bueren partner to author child rights book
News
Amnesty International, Angelina Jolie and Geraldine Van Bueren partner to author child rights book
South Africa: Launch of the Podcast, Just Us and the Climate
News
South Africa: Launch of the Podcast, Just Us and the Climate
Human Writes: Nelson Mandela’s Legacy of Human Rights: Where Are We Now?
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Human Writes: Nelson Mandela’s Legacy of Human Rights: Where Are We Now?
South Africa: Government must act with utmost urgency on gender-based violence
Statement
South Africa: Government must act with utmost urgency on gender-based violence
South Africa: Government must use the pause in schooling to fix failing and inadequate infrastructure and sanitation
News
South Africa: Government must use the pause in schooling to fix failing and inadequate infrastructure and sanitation
South Africa: Government must put school safety at the core of its ongoing response to COVID-19
Statement
South Africa: Government must put school safety at the core of its ongoing response to COVID-19
South Africa: Government can honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by realising rights, now and always
News
South Africa: Government can honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by realising rights, now and always
Human Writes: What is the role of education in cultivating leadership?
Uncategorized
Human Writes: What is the role of education in cultivating leadership?
G20: Rich, powerful states must ensure COVID-19 recovery measures tackle global poverty, inequality, and the climate crisis
Uncategorized
G20: Rich, powerful states must ensure COVID-19 recovery measures tackle global poverty, inequality, and the climate crisis
South Africa: Reports of police opening fire on human rights protestors alarming
News
South Africa: Reports of police opening fire on human rights protestors alarming
Global: Health workers silenced, exposed and attacked
News
Global: Health workers silenced, exposed and attacked
Turkey: Court deals crushing blow for human rights and for justice as four activists convicted
News
Turkey: Court deals crushing blow for human rights and for justice as four activists convicted
Human Writes: An educated leader fuels an empathetic and compassionate society
Blog Post
Human Writes: An educated leader fuels an empathetic and compassionate society
South Africa: Government must end forced evictions immediately
News
South Africa: Government must end forced evictions immediately
South Africa: Stop the inaction and silence on GBV
News
South Africa: Stop the inaction and silence on GBV
Human Writes: Young Democracy, Old Leadership?What is the role of education in cultivating leadership
Uncategorized
Human Writes: Young Democracy, Old Leadership?What is the role of education in cultivating leadership
Water Wars: Whose Side Are You On?
Uncategorized
Water Wars: Whose Side Are You On?
South Africa: Government must protect jobs to forge a new economy
Statement
South Africa: Government must protect jobs to forge a new economy
Human Writes: Youth and Legacy Building
Uncategorized
Human Writes: Youth and Legacy Building
South Africa: Arrests a step in the right direction for victims of looting at VBS Mutual Bank
News
South Africa: Arrests a step in the right direction for victims of looting at VBS Mutual Bank
South Africa: Stop gender-based violence and femicide this Youth Day
News
South Africa: Stop gender-based violence and femicide this Youth Day
South Africa: Mining rights activists and lawyers must not be silenced
News
South Africa: Mining rights activists and lawyers must not be silenced
Call for independent investigation into Collins Khosa’s death
Op-Ed
Call for independent investigation into Collins Khosa’s death
Human Writes: GLOW
Uncategorized
Human Writes: GLOW
South Africa: Government must communicate more clearly on the reopening of schools
News
South Africa: Government must communicate more clearly on the reopening of schools
Give women safe water now so that future generations have a chance to thrive
Op-Ed
Give women safe water now so that future generations have a chance to thrive
Human Writes: The Reckoning of Rights During COVID-19
Blog Post
Human Writes: The Reckoning of Rights During COVID-19
What’s Really Running South Africa Dry?
Blog Post
What’s Really Running South Africa Dry?
South Africa: Investigate assault on journalist by the police and guarantee media freedom during COVID-19
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South Africa: Investigate assault on journalist by the police and guarantee media freedom during COVID-19
South Africa: All schools must be made safe before re-opening
Statement
South Africa: All schools must be made safe before re-opening
Human Writes: Access to Water – An Exclusive Right Guaranteed to the Privileged
Blog Post
Human Writes: Access to Water – An Exclusive Right Guaranteed to the Privileged
Water Wars Webinar: The solution?
Statement
Water Wars Webinar: The solution?
Sub-Saharan Africa: Government responses to COVID-19 should guarantee the protection of women and girls’ rights
Statement
Sub-Saharan Africa: Government responses to COVID-19 should guarantee the protection of women and girls’ rights
Southern Africa: Governments must move beyond politics in distribution of COVID-19 food aid
Statement
Southern Africa: Governments must move beyond politics in distribution of COVID-19 food aid
South Africa: All asylum seekers and refugees must be protected during the pandemic
Statement
South Africa: All asylum seekers and refugees must be protected during the pandemic
Amnesty International calls for the release of all prisoners of conscience worldwide
Statement
Amnesty International calls for the release of all prisoners of conscience worldwide
Southern Africa: COVID-19 a pretext for surge in harassment of journalists and weakening of media houses by states
Statement
Southern Africa: COVID-19 a pretext for surge in harassment of journalists and weakening of media houses by states
The workers of tomorrow must be protected today
Op-Ed
The workers of tomorrow must be protected today
South Sudan: Evidence of violations and illicit concealment of arms must spur UN to renew arms embargo
Statement
South Sudan: Evidence of violations and illicit concealment of arms must spur UN to renew arms embargo
South Africa: Schools must only re-open if all measures have been put in place to keep learners and staff safe
Statement
South Africa: Schools must only re-open if all measures have been put in place to keep learners and staff safe
True freedom can only be celebrated if human rights are a reality for everyone, always
Op-Ed
True freedom can only be celebrated if human rights are a reality for everyone, always
To recover from COVID-19, SA needs a ‘Green New Deal’
Op-Ed
To recover from COVID-19, SA needs a ‘Green New Deal’
South Africa: Now is the time for funds allocated to water, sanitation and housing to count
Statement
South Africa: Now is the time for funds allocated to water, sanitation and housing to count
Death penalty 2019: Saudi Arabia executed record number of people last year amid decline in global executions
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Death penalty 2019: Saudi Arabia executed record number of people last year amid decline in global executions
South Africa: Perpetrators of arson and vandalism at schools are aggravating an already broken education system
Statement
South Africa: Perpetrators of arson and vandalism at schools are aggravating an already broken education system
South Africa: Government must Turn On The Tap now and always
Statement
South Africa: Government must Turn On The Tap now and always
South Africa: Use of excessive force against protesters worrying
Statement
South Africa: Use of excessive force against protesters worrying
South Africa: ‘De-densification’ must prioritise human rights
Statement
South Africa: ‘De-densification’ must prioritise human rights
Digital surveillance to fight COVID-19 can only be justified if it respects human rights
Statement
Digital surveillance to fight COVID-19 can only be justified if it respects human rights
South Africa: Lockdown – IPID investigations into deaths must be transparent
Statement
South Africa: Lockdown – IPID investigations into deaths must be transparent
South Africa: Authorities must not use force during the lockdown period unless strictly necessary
Statement
South Africa: Authorities must not use force during the lockdown period unless strictly necessary
G20: Leaders must cooperate to protect those most at risk
Statement
G20: Leaders must cooperate to protect those most at risk
Covid-19: What sort of South Africa do you want to see post-pandemic?
Op-Ed
Covid-19: What sort of South Africa do you want to see post-pandemic?
South Africa: COVID-19 could have devastating consequences for the poor
News
South Africa: COVID-19 could have devastating consequences for the poor
Remember to carry your tazer, sis!
Blog Post
Remember to carry your tazer, sis!
South Africa: After Enock Mpianzi’s tragic death, learner safety must come first
News
South Africa: After Enock Mpianzi’s tragic death, learner safety must come first
South Africa: Authorities must urgently address concerns of student protestors
News
South Africa: Authorities must urgently address concerns of student protestors
South Africa: Government needs to up its game on reporting on school infrastructure expenditure and progress
Statement
South Africa: Government needs to up its game on reporting on school infrastructure expenditure and progress
United Nations: Action Plan on Human Rights must translate into bold leadership
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United Nations: Action Plan on Human Rights must translate into bold leadership
South Africa: More commitment and action is needed on the right to quality basic education
News
South Africa: More commitment and action is needed on the right to quality basic education
The time is up to mend our broken and unequal education system
Op-Ed
The time is up to mend our broken and unequal education system
South Africa: Broken and unequal education perpetuating poverty and inequality
News
South Africa: Broken and unequal education perpetuating poverty and inequality
South Africa: Mining gathering must confront human rights violations
News
South Africa: Mining gathering must confront human rights violations
Open Letter from Activist Leaders to World Economic Forum Delegates
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Open Letter from Activist Leaders to World Economic Forum Delegates
Human rights battlegrounds of the decade
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Human rights battlegrounds of the decade
In a dangerous world, human rights activists have been winning all year
Blog Post
In a dangerous world, human rights activists have been winning all year
South Africa: Violence against women top issue – youth poll
News
South Africa: Violence against women top issue – youth poll
Amnesty International’s Secretary General steps down
Statement
Amnesty International’s Secretary General steps down
South Africa: New poll reveals 4 in 5 people want government to regulate Big Tech over personal data fears
News
South Africa: New poll reveals 4 in 5 people want government to regulate Big Tech over personal data fears
COP25: This is an emergency
Op-Ed
COP25: This is an emergency
From slurs to sexual violence, women human rights defenders come under global attack
News
From slurs to sexual violence, women human rights defenders come under global attack
South Africa: Authorities must root out sexual abuse and exploitation in SANDF
News
South Africa: Authorities must root out sexual abuse and exploitation in SANDF
Facebook and Google’s pervasive surveillance poses an unprecedented danger to human rights
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Facebook and Google’s pervasive surveillance poses an unprecedented danger to human rights
South Africa: Government must respect Xolobeni community’s right to say no
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South Africa: Government must respect Xolobeni community’s right to say no
Nearly 6 million messages of support for brave women around the world
Blog Post
Nearly 6 million messages of support for brave women around the world
SOUTH AFRICA: Police must exercise restraint when dealing with protestors
News
SOUTH AFRICA: Police must exercise restraint when dealing with protestors
South Africa: Failing asylum system is exacerbating xenophobia
News
South Africa: Failing asylum system is exacerbating xenophobia
Africa: States frustrate continental rights bodies’ efforts to uphold human rights
News
Africa: States frustrate continental rights bodies’ efforts to uphold human rights
Taking Injustice Personally
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Taking Injustice Personally
Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future receive Amnesty International’s top honour
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Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future receive Amnesty International’s top honour
Amnesty chief urges schools to let children take part in climate strikes
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Amnesty chief urges schools to let children take part in climate strikes
Gaia
Blog Post
Gaia
South Africa: Government must ensure justice for all
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South Africa: Government must ensure justice for all
South Africa: Gender-based violence and femicide offenders must face justice
Uncategorized
South Africa: Gender-based violence and femicide offenders must face justice
South Africa: Years of impunity for xenophobic crimes driving the latest attacks
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South Africa: Years of impunity for xenophobic crimes driving the latest attacks
Xenophobia in South Africa: What happened to Ubuntu?
Op-Ed
Xenophobia in South Africa: What happened to Ubuntu?
Human Writes – Fierce Female Figures in South African History
Blog Post
Human Writes – Fierce Female Figures in South African History
Kumi Naidoo: On Hendrik Verwoerd and why we should be outraged by the state of education in SA
Op-Ed
Kumi Naidoo: On Hendrik Verwoerd and why we should be outraged by the state of education in SA
Human Writes: Legally blonde?
Blog Post
Human Writes: Legally blonde?
Ten young activists shaping the world they want
News
Ten young activists shaping the world they want
Women’s Month – We need more than just lip service
Blog Post
Women’s Month – We need more than just lip service
Human Writes – The African Way
Blog Post
Human Writes – The African Way
South Africa: Authorities must erase the lingering racial legacy from the education system
News
South Africa: Authorities must erase the lingering racial legacy from the education system
United we stand.
Blog Post
United we stand.
Five tools of torture which need to be banned
Blog Post
Five tools of torture which need to be banned
Asylum Seekers Living in Limbo – No documentation means no rights
Op-Ed
Asylum Seekers Living in Limbo – No documentation means no rights
Egypt: Authorities must order immediate investigation into death of former President Mohamed Morsi
News
Egypt: Authorities must order immediate investigation into death of former President Mohamed Morsi
Botswana: Decriminalisation of consensual same sex relations should inspire other African countries
News
Botswana: Decriminalisation of consensual same sex relations should inspire other African countries
Human Writes – The New You(th)
Blog Post
Human Writes – The New You(th)
Climate activists Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement honoured with top Amnesty International award
News
Climate activists Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement honoured with top Amnesty International award
Why are women still being denied access to safe and legal abortion in South Africa?
Op-Ed
Why are women still being denied access to safe and legal abortion in South Africa?
South Africa: Human rights should be at centre of Ramaphosa’s new presidential term
News
South Africa: Human rights should be at centre of Ramaphosa’s new presidential term
Occupied Palestinian Territory: Israel’s refusal to grant Palestinian refugees right to return has fuelled seven decades of suffering
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Occupied Palestinian Territory: Israel’s refusal to grant Palestinian refugees right to return has fuelled seven decades of suffering
South Africa: Journalists must be protected as the country goes to the polls next week
Statement
South Africa: Journalists must be protected as the country goes to the polls next week
Elections 2019: A human rights manifesto for South Africa
Statement
Elections 2019: A human rights manifesto for South Africa
Spiralling service delivery protests ahead of the vote a sign that people are tired of empty political promises
Statement
Spiralling service delivery protests ahead of the vote a sign that people are tired of empty political promises
Death penalty 2018: Dramatic fall in global executions
News
Death penalty 2018: Dramatic fall in global executions
World Health Day 2019: The Right to Health
News
World Health Day 2019: The Right to Health
South Africa: Authorities must tackle longstanding impunity to end xenophobia
News
South Africa: Authorities must tackle longstanding impunity to end xenophobia
After Christchurch, how to beat Islamophobia
Op-Ed
After Christchurch, how to beat Islamophobia
South Africa: Three years on, authorities must bring ‘Bazooka’ Rhadebe’s killers to justice
Statement
South Africa: Three years on, authorities must bring ‘Bazooka’ Rhadebe’s killers to justice
The next government’s biggest job? Education
News
The next government’s biggest job? Education
Join Amnesty International South Africa at the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival
News
Join Amnesty International South Africa at the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival
Kumi Naidoo: As students, we helped defeat apartheid. The climate strikers can win their fight too
Op-Ed
Kumi Naidoo: As students, we helped defeat apartheid. The climate strikers can win their fight too
Brazil: Arrests are first sign of progress in investigation into killing of Marielle Franco
News
Brazil: Arrests are first sign of progress in investigation into killing of Marielle Franco
Amnesty International stands in solidarity with school strike for climate
News
Amnesty International stands in solidarity with school strike for climate
These fierce women show us why we still need International Women’s Day
Blog Post
These fierce women show us why we still need International Women’s Day
Five wins for women’s rights
Blog Post
Five wins for women’s rights
Israel/ OPT: Findings of UN inquiry into Gaza killings must pave way for justice over war crimes
News
Israel/ OPT: Findings of UN inquiry into Gaza killings must pave way for justice over war crimes
Global assault on NGOs reaches crisis point as new laws curb vital human rights work
News
Global assault on NGOs reaches crisis point as new laws curb vital human rights work
South Africa: Authorities must refrain from using unnecessary and excessive force during student protests 
News
South Africa: Authorities must refrain from using unnecessary and excessive force during student protests 
State of the Nation address must take full and honest stock of human rights situation
News
State of the Nation address must take full and honest stock of human rights situation
Yemen: UAE recklessly supplying militias with windfall of South African and Western arms
News
Yemen: UAE recklessly supplying militias with windfall of South African and Western arms
Israel/OPT: Tourism companies driving settlement expansion, profiting from war crimes 
News
Israel/OPT: Tourism companies driving settlement expansion, profiting from war crimes 
Amnesty International’s Kumi Naidoo on climate change, populism and Xolobeni
News
Amnesty International’s Kumi Naidoo on climate change, populism and Xolobeni
‘HIV testing was compulsory. If you didn’t test, they wouldn’t treat you’
Op-Ed
‘HIV testing was compulsory. If you didn’t test, they wouldn’t treat you’
THIS YEAR’S EPIC HUMAN RIGHTS WINS
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THIS YEAR’S EPIC HUMAN RIGHTS WINS
Amnesty International: Lighting the way to justice 2018
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Amnesty International: Lighting the way to justice 2018
Civil Society Organisations Call for national debate on UN Committee recommendations to South African Government on social and economic transformation
Statement
Civil Society Organisations Call for national debate on UN Committee recommendations to South African Government on social and economic transformation
Oppressive, sexist policies galvanize bold fight for women’s rights in 2018
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Oppressive, sexist policies galvanize bold fight for women’s rights in 2018
My Body, My Choice: An interview with Dr T
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My Body, My Choice: An interview with Dr T
Sometimes It Takes A Woman: Amnesty International launches world’s biggest human rights campaign
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Sometimes It Takes A Woman: Amnesty International launches world’s biggest human rights campaign
Palestine: Happy birthday, Mohammed Tamimi!
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Palestine: Happy birthday, Mohammed Tamimi!
Gender-based violence: Show us the action plan for South Africa, Mr President
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Gender-based violence: Show us the action plan for South Africa, Mr President
Ruling against mining company a victory for marginalized communities across the country
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Ruling against mining company a victory for marginalized communities across the country
South Africa: Minister Motsoaledi must not use refugees and migrants as scapegoats for the failing health system
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South Africa: Minister Motsoaledi must not use refugees and migrants as scapegoats for the failing health system
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Amnesty’s highest honour
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Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Amnesty’s highest honour
Write a Letter, Change a Life.
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Write a Letter, Change a Life.
Alleged perpetrators in “looting” of poor people’s money must be held accountable
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Alleged perpetrators in “looting” of poor people’s money must be held accountable
DEATH PENALTY CRUELTY – A STAIN ON GOVERNMENTS
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DEATH PENALTY CRUELTY – A STAIN ON GOVERNMENTS
Governments must put an end to death penalty cruelty and take steps towards full abolition
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Governments must put an end to death penalty cruelty and take steps towards full abolition
Civil society organisations test government’s commitment to human rights at the United Nations
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Civil society organisations test government’s commitment to human rights at the United Nations
South Africa: UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights review must address unfulfilled promises to improve human rights 
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South Africa: UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights review must address unfulfilled promises to improve human rights 
SAPS must investigate events at Xolobeni without delay
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SAPS must investigate events at Xolobeni without delay
Kumi Naidoo goes back to school
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Kumi Naidoo goes back to school
Seeking: A dynamic, dedicated and diverse team to serve on our Transitional Advisory Group
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Seeking: A dynamic, dedicated and diverse team to serve on our Transitional Advisory Group
Bring fresh perspective to old debates
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Bring fresh perspective to old debates
Lesedi: Lighting the way to justice – Amnesty International South Africa’s zine (July/August 2018)
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Lesedi: Lighting the way to justice – Amnesty International South Africa’s zine (July/August 2018)
UN: Kofi Annan, lifelong champion of justice, peace and dignity
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UN: Kofi Annan, lifelong champion of justice, peace and dignity
New Secretary General Kumi Naidoo pledges support for African human rights defenders to hold the powerful to account
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New Secretary General Kumi Naidoo pledges support for African human rights defenders to hold the powerful to account
“Bigger, bolder and more inclusive”: Kumi Naidoo sets out his vision for human rights
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“Bigger, bolder and more inclusive”: Kumi Naidoo sets out his vision for human rights
The fearless young leaders the world needs right now
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The fearless young leaders the world needs right now
“Mobilize and organize”
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“Mobilize and organize”
Women’s Day 2018: What does it mean when sexuality and reproduction are criminalized?
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Women’s Day 2018: What does it mean when sexuality and reproduction are criminalized?
What BRICS leaders should have talked about
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What BRICS leaders should have talked about
BRICS: Nations Must Put Human Rights First
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BRICS: Nations Must Put Human Rights First
Let’s take Nelson Mandela’s legacy into the future!
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Let’s take Nelson Mandela’s legacy into the future!
100 minutes for 100 years: How are you inspired by Nelson Mandela to #BeTheLegacy?
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100 minutes for 100 years: How are you inspired by Nelson Mandela to #BeTheLegacy?
This is how human rights activism changes lives
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This is how human rights activism changes lives
Amnesty International movement adopts new policy positions on abortion and drug control
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Amnesty International movement adopts new policy positions on abortion and drug control
The secret ingredient to ensuring human rights
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The secret ingredient to ensuring human rights
Every child deserves access to a decent, affordable education
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Every child deserves access to a decent, affordable education
Nigeria: Starving women raped by soldiers and militia who claim to be rescuing them
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Nigeria: Starving women raped by soldiers and militia who claim to be rescuing them
Political murders must be resolved beyond the ANC elective conference
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Political murders must be resolved beyond the ANC elective conference
Police must avoid using force at student protests in Cape Town
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Police must avoid using force at student protests in Cape Town
Post-Zuma government must ensure access to justice for victims of human rights violations
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Post-Zuma government must ensure access to justice for victims of human rights violations
Amnesty International appoints Kumi Naidoo as next Secretary General
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Amnesty International appoints Kumi Naidoo as next Secretary General
Death penalty: Sub-Saharan Africa a ‘beacon of hope’ as global executions and death sentences slide
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Death penalty: Sub-Saharan Africa a ‘beacon of hope’ as global executions and death sentences slide
Coffin assault case sends a message that racism will not be tolerated
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Coffin assault case sends a message that racism will not be tolerated
Israel: Illegal demolition and forcible transfer of Palestinian Bedouin village amounts to war crime
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Israel: Illegal demolition and forcible transfer of Palestinian Bedouin village amounts to war crime
The International Criminal Court Must Take Action Against Israel
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The International Criminal Court Must Take Action Against Israel
Stop Giving Arms to Israel
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Stop Giving Arms to Israel
South Africa: Ten years after xenophobic killings, refugees and migrants still living in fear
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South Africa: Ten years after xenophobic killings, refugees and migrants still living in fear
Zambia: Release medical doctor jailed for ‘insulting the president’ immediately and unconditionally
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Zambia: Release medical doctor jailed for ‘insulting the president’ immediately and unconditionally
Freedom Day: South African authorities must prioritize and recommit to human rights
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Freedom Day: South African authorities must prioritize and recommit to human rights
South Sudan must immediately quash the death sentence of South African William Endley
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South Sudan must immediately quash the death sentence of South African William Endley
Israel: Arms embargo needed as military unlawfully kills and maims Gaza protesters
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Israel: Arms embargo needed as military unlawfully kills and maims Gaza protesters
Overdue wheels of justice start to turn for victims of Marikana
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Overdue wheels of justice start to turn for victims of Marikana
South Africa must take this opportunity to tackle past human rights violations, and stop impunity
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South Africa must take this opportunity to tackle past human rights violations, and stop impunity
Release teenage Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi  
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Release teenage Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi  
Government must show political will to end xenophobic violence
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Government must show political will to end xenophobic violence
I Welcome Event
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I Welcome Event
Write a letter, change a life
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Write a letter, change a life
Promote the protection of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants’ rights
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Promote the protection of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants’ rights
USA: Recognition of unified Jerusalem ‘reckless’ and undermines Palestinians’ human rights
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USA: Recognition of unified Jerusalem ‘reckless’ and undermines Palestinians’ human rights
More must be done to realise rights to access safe and legal abortion
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More must be done to realise rights to access safe and legal abortion
The NPA Owes It To The Affected Families To Prosecute Those Responsible For The Marikana Massacre
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The NPA Owes It To The Affected Families To Prosecute Those Responsible For The Marikana Massacre
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