Human rights
6 ways to protect human rights during lockdown – according to the UN
In a new report, the UN sets out six key human rights messages that it says must be central to an effective response to the pandemic.
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Human rights under assault worldwide: UN chief
Guterres said civilians were being 'trapped in war-torn enclaves, starved and bombarded in clear violation of international law' as well as 'human trafficking, affecting every region in the world, preying on vulnerability and despair'.
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SA delegates in Kenya to promote its stance on human rights
The conference aims to address sexual and reproductive health issues affecting young women, marginalised groups - such as members of the LGBTI community - as well as sex workers.
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ANALYSIS: Why the climate crisis needs gender rights
Many people remain unaware of how poor sexual and reproductive health and lack of access to basic rights increases a population’s vulnerability to climate shock, reports the United Nations Population Fund.
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SA's forgotten citizens - the homeless: Why homeless people can't 'just go home'
What makes it so difficult for people to go back home? In this episode, we’ll look at the psychological toll on people who consider returning to safety after being homeless.
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Amnesty International accuses Zim govt of escalating attacks on rights activists
Amnesty's deputy southern Africa director, Muleya Mwananyanda, said his organisation had, since January, witnessed a mounting crackdown on Zimbabwe's human rights defenders and activists.
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EU condemns 'cruel' new Brunei laws
The legislation introduced in the tiny sultanate, which includes death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, as well as amputation of hands and feet for thieves, has triggered a storm of global criticism.
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[OPINION] Abolition of Angola’s anti-gay laws may pave way for regional reform
Angola's new President João Lourenço has shown some willingness to engage in more inclusive politics.
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[ANALYSIS] 5 reasons why South Africa still hasn’t won LGBTQ+ equality
Rivonia Pillay says there lies a stark contrast between the written policies dealing with LGBTQ+ rights and lived experiences.
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[ANALYSIS] Human rights 70 years on: important victories as well as major misses
Human Rights Day might not be a reason for celebrations but it is a helpful reminder that a great deal is already anchored in frameworks that recognise human dignity and well-being.
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UN decries 'shameful' reprisals on rights activists in 38 countries
The annual report from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also included allegations of ill-treatment, surveillance, criminalisation, and public stigmatisation campaigns targeting victims and human rights defenders.
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How many people do you need to change the world?
Is there a “tipping point” for social change - a specific number of people needed to push a belief from the fringes into the mainstream?
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UN rights chief visits protest-hit Ethiopian region, meets dissidents
The visit came three weeks after the Horn of Africa nation swore in new prime minister Abiy Ahmed.
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[OPINION] The business model of social media giants versus human rights
The social media 'free speech' machines can create human rights difficulties. Those newly empowered voices are not necessarily desirable voices.
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Human Rights Festival takes a look at SA’s past, present and future
On the programme are various exhibitions, a film festival, which will screen controversial film ‘Inxeba: The Wound’, discussions, poetry showcases and a book festival.
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Less than 50% of South Africans believe we all enjoy equal human rights - survey
The Bill of Rights outlines rights applicable to citizens in the country, but do all South Africans truly enjoy these rights?
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Anti-apartheid icon George Bizos turns 90
George Bizos, who is one of the founding fathers of the South African Constitution, arrived in South Africa with his father in 1941 after fleeing World War Two at the age of 13.
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Fifa's human rights advisers call for more detail over stadium workers
The report, published on Thursday, welcomed Fifa's new approach, such as including commitments to human rights in the bidding process for hosting future tournaments.
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Human rights group worried about continued abuse in some African countries
As today marks African Human Rights Day, the Human Rights Institute of SA says it’s concerned about the violation of human rights in some African countries.
