Posted on June 09, 2020
In commemoration of International Albinism Awareness Day on 13 June 2020, these are some of the voices from women with Albinism in Africa telling us how they are #MadeToShine.
Posted on June 08, 2020
After spending approximately four years at Webber Wentzel specialising in public interest and general commercial litigation, as well as a year as a researcher at the Parliament of South Africa, Alumnus Wesley Jonathan Timm pursued his master's studies abroad.
Posted on June 08, 2020
The Faculty of Law congratulates Nicholas Herd, a final year LLB student at the University of Pretoria (UP), on being the recipient of the 2019 University of Pretoria Yunus Mahomed Public Interest Award (YMPIA) for his publication ‘Should the flag fit, or must we acquit?’ This...
Posted on June 03, 2020
This call for papers wants authors to critically examine some of the issues that have arisen because of the measures that have been adopted by different countries in Eastern and Southern Africa to deal with the risks posed by the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Posted on June 02, 2020
Since 20 April 2020, through a global survey, the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) has been gathering data to conduct rapid independent monitoring of state measures concerning persons with disabilities in the context of the pandemic.
Posted on June 02, 2020
Participants from around the world joined a University of Pretoria (UP)-hosted webinar titled “Future Africa Post-COVID-19” on Friday. The webinar was held in commemoration of Africa Month, which is celebrated throughout May, and looked at what the future holds for the continent in...
Posted on June 02, 2020
The Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa is preparing summaries of COVID-19-related jurisprudence around the world on the right of peaceful assembly and police use of force.
Posted on June 01, 2020
On 28 May 2020, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, held the sixth in a series of discussions, which are now open to the public. These discussions deal with the potential and actual impact on human rights and democratisation of COVID-19 in Africa.
Posted on May 29, 2020
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, commemorated annually on 29 May, is a day dedicated to honouring and paying tribute to men and women who have lost their lives while serving in UN peacekeeping missions, both military and civilians.
Posted on May 28, 2020
The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria (UP) is proud to announce that a UP Moot Society team represented South Africa in written format at the prestigious global rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition and subsequently ranked 40th in the world.
Posted on May 28, 2020
On 26 May 2020, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, held a webinar organised by the Democracy and Civic Engagement Unit to unpack the challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on elections on the African continent.
Posted on May 27, 2020
The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, with the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held its annual Advanced Human Rights Course (AHRC) on the judicial enforcement of socio-economic rights in Africa from 18 to 22 May 2020.
Posted on May 26, 2020
This episode addresses the right to access to justice for persons with disabilities and the gap in knowledge that exists in the justice system on how to assist persons with disabilities on an equal basis in comparison with others.
Posted on May 25, 2020
The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, takes pleasure in inviting you to our COVID-19 Discussion Fora. These discussions deal with the potential and actual impact on human rights and democratisation of COVID-19 in Africa.
Posted on May 22, 2020
The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, cordially invites you to a webinar organised by the Democracy and Civic Engagement Unit to unpack the challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on elections on the African continent.
Posted on May 22, 2020
On 21 May 2020, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, held the fifth in a series of discussions with Centre alumni, students and staff. These discussions deal with the potential and actual impact on human rights and democratisation of COVID-19 in Africa.The discussion was held in...
Posted on May 21, 2020
As governments attempt to tackle the unprecedented public health and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are deeply concerned that women and girls are suffering even more egregious violations of their human rights. In the absence of gender-sensitive intersectional responses,...
Posted on May 21, 2020
In response to the recent Khoza judgement in the Pretoria High Court on the use of force by law enforcement officials during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa together with the Centre for Human Rights have made available an overview of the main...
Posted on May 20, 2020
On 19 May 2020, the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa in partnership with the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria and ARTICLE 19 (Eastern Africa and Western Africa) convened a webinar to introduce the revised Declaration of...
Posted on May 18, 2020
Centre for Human Rights and Centre for Sexualities, Aids And Gender, University of Pretoria, Recognise, Support and Commemorate International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2020
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