Centre for Human Rights
@upchr.bsky.social
The Centre for Human Rights is an academic department and a non-governmental organisation that works towards human rights education in Africa.
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Join @upchr.bsky.social, Open Society Foundations, and Pan-African Parliament for the Third Civil Society Parliamentary Dialogue on 8 Nov 2025 in Midrand South Africa.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Join @upchr.bsky.social, Open Society Foundations, and Pan-African Parliament for the Third Civil Society Parliamentary Dialogue on 8 Nov 2025 in Midrand South Africa.
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Join us on the 27th for this webinar on the protection of #children's #rights in the criminal justice system
#discrimination #pretrialdetention #childlaw #childrensrights #ChildRightsMatter #ProtectChildren #NoToChildDetention #JusticeForMinors #humanrights #socialjustice
Join us on the 27th for this webinar on the protection of #children's #rights in the criminal justice system
#discrimination #pretrialdetention #childlaw #childrensrights #ChildRightsMatter #ProtectChildren #NoToChildDetention #JusticeForMinors #humanrights #socialjustice
October 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Join us on the 27th for this webinar on the protection of #children's #rights in the criminal justice system
#discrimination #pretrialdetention #childlaw #childrensrights #ChildRightsMatter #ProtectChildren #NoToChildDetention #JusticeForMinors #humanrights #socialjustice
Join us on the 27th for this webinar on the protection of #children's #rights in the criminal justice system
#discrimination #pretrialdetention #childlaw #childrensrights #ChildRightsMatter #ProtectChildren #NoToChildDetention #JusticeForMinors #humanrights #socialjustice
This week, stakeholders are gathering in Lilongwe for a two day Round Table on the Implementation of Decisions and Recommendations Issued by Regional Human Rights Bodies in Respect of Malawi. Through open dialogue, this roundtable aims to turn human rights decisions into action.
October 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
This week, stakeholders are gathering in Lilongwe for a two day Round Table on the Implementation of Decisions and Recommendations Issued by Regional Human Rights Bodies in Respect of Malawi. Through open dialogue, this roundtable aims to turn human rights decisions into action.
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🎧 New episode out now! Learn about Externalised #EU Borders & Migrants’ Rights. We talk to Mansah Amoah of @upchr.bsky.social (Pretoria) about EU–Africa migration deals, 'repressive partnerships', and what they mean for #humanrights.
Listen on the pod now: www.eu-values.eu/podcast
Listen on the pod now: www.eu-values.eu/podcast
October 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🎧 New episode out now! Learn about Externalised #EU Borders & Migrants’ Rights. We talk to Mansah Amoah of @upchr.bsky.social (Pretoria) about EU–Africa migration deals, 'repressive partnerships', and what they mean for #humanrights.
Listen on the pod now: www.eu-values.eu/podcast
Listen on the pod now: www.eu-values.eu/podcast
Malawi’s 2025 election was a verdict on leadership and accountability.
Tendai Mbanje’s op-ed unpacks how economic decline, corruption, and broken promises led to President Chakwera’s defeat.
“Leadership must be earned through integrity, service, and results.”
Tendai Mbanje’s op-ed unpacks how economic decline, corruption, and broken promises led to President Chakwera’s defeat.
“Leadership must be earned through integrity, service, and results.”
Op-ED: Why Lazarus Chakwera Lost Malawi’s 2025 Elections
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October 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Malawi’s 2025 election was a verdict on leadership and accountability.
Tendai Mbanje’s op-ed unpacks how economic decline, corruption, and broken promises led to President Chakwera’s defeat.
“Leadership must be earned through integrity, service, and results.”
Tendai Mbanje’s op-ed unpacks how economic decline, corruption, and broken promises led to President Chakwera’s defeat.
“Leadership must be earned through integrity, service, and results.”
On 25 Sept @upchr.bsky.social and PsySSA appear before RSA’s Constitutional Court as amici curiae in a landmark case on consent in sexual offences.
Their submissions call for a survivor centric, intersectional approach to consent.
Read more here: www.chr.up.ac.za/press-statem...
Their submissions call for a survivor centric, intersectional approach to consent.
Read more here: www.chr.up.ac.za/press-statem...
Press Statement: Centre for human rights and PSYSSA head to the Constitutional Court as Amici Curiae in landmark case on consent
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September 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
On 25 Sept @upchr.bsky.social and PsySSA appear before RSA’s Constitutional Court as amici curiae in a landmark case on consent in sexual offences.
Their submissions call for a survivor centric, intersectional approach to consent.
Read more here: www.chr.up.ac.za/press-statem...
Their submissions call for a survivor centric, intersectional approach to consent.
Read more here: www.chr.up.ac.za/press-statem...
[Invitation]
@upchr.bsky.social
invite you to a hybrid roundtable for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
RSVP/Join online :https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4196-invitation-roundtable-on-cybersecurity-and-the-digital-rights-of-marginalised-groups-in-africa
@upchr.bsky.social
invite you to a hybrid roundtable for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
RSVP/Join online :https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4196-invitation-roundtable-on-cybersecurity-and-the-digital-rights-of-marginalised-groups-in-africa
September 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
[Invitation]
@upchr.bsky.social
invite you to a hybrid roundtable for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
RSVP/Join online :https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4196-invitation-roundtable-on-cybersecurity-and-the-digital-rights-of-marginalised-groups-in-africa
@upchr.bsky.social
invite you to a hybrid roundtable for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
RSVP/Join online :https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4196-invitation-roundtable-on-cybersecurity-and-the-digital-rights-of-marginalised-groups-in-africa
Women are shaping justice across generations!
At a recent FEMNET & Co-Impact dialogue in Nairobi, #HRDA alumnae Awa Gai (2023) & Henrietta Ekefre (2015) shared how the programme empowered their journeys as feminist lawyers advancing #GenderJustice and #HumanRights across Africa.
At a recent FEMNET & Co-Impact dialogue in Nairobi, #HRDA alumnae Awa Gai (2023) & Henrietta Ekefre (2015) shared how the programme empowered their journeys as feminist lawyers advancing #GenderJustice and #HumanRights across Africa.
September 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Women are shaping justice across generations!
At a recent FEMNET & Co-Impact dialogue in Nairobi, #HRDA alumnae Awa Gai (2023) & Henrietta Ekefre (2015) shared how the programme empowered their journeys as feminist lawyers advancing #GenderJustice and #HumanRights across Africa.
At a recent FEMNET & Co-Impact dialogue in Nairobi, #HRDA alumnae Awa Gai (2023) & Henrietta Ekefre (2015) shared how the programme empowered their journeys as feminist lawyers advancing #GenderJustice and #HumanRights across Africa.
On 24 July 2025, the @upchr.bsky.social and Oxford University hosted the Christof Heyns Human Rights Lecture, honouring his legacy scholar & advocate.
Read more: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4183-third-christof-heyns-memorial-lecture-held-in-oxford-addresses-contemporary-human-rights-challenges
Read more: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4183-third-christof-heyns-memorial-lecture-held-in-oxford-addresses-contemporary-human-rights-challenges
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
On 24 July 2025, the @upchr.bsky.social and Oxford University hosted the Christof Heyns Human Rights Lecture, honouring his legacy scholar & advocate.
Read more: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4183-third-christof-heyns-memorial-lecture-held-in-oxford-addresses-contemporary-human-rights-challenges
Read more: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4183-third-christof-heyns-memorial-lecture-held-in-oxford-addresses-contemporary-human-rights-challenges
[Press Statement]
This week, @upchr.bsky.social & DOI join civil society in the Western Cape High Court as Amicus Curiae in a landmark case challenging laws that criminalise sex work.
We’re calling for decriminalisation and highlighting its impact on women of low socio-economic status.
This week, @upchr.bsky.social & DOI join civil society in the Western Cape High Court as Amicus Curiae in a landmark case challenging laws that criminalise sex work.
We’re calling for decriminalisation and highlighting its impact on women of low socio-economic status.
August 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
[Press Statement]
This week, @upchr.bsky.social & DOI join civil society in the Western Cape High Court as Amicus Curiae in a landmark case challenging laws that criminalise sex work.
We’re calling for decriminalisation and highlighting its impact on women of low socio-economic status.
This week, @upchr.bsky.social & DOI join civil society in the Western Cape High Court as Amicus Curiae in a landmark case challenging laws that criminalise sex work.
We’re calling for decriminalisation and highlighting its impact on women of low socio-economic status.
[Expression of interest]
The African Human Rights Law Journal is looking to add one or two new members to its editorial team.
Apply before 30 September 2025
The African Human Rights Law Journal is looking to add one or two new members to its editorial team.
Apply before 30 September 2025
August 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
[Expression of interest]
The African Human Rights Law Journal is looking to add one or two new members to its editorial team.
Apply before 30 September 2025
The African Human Rights Law Journal is looking to add one or two new members to its editorial team.
Apply before 30 September 2025
[Vacancy]
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the
University of Pretoria invite applications for the vacancy Assistant Director.
Apply online: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4168-vacancy-centre-for-human-rights-assistant-director-operations-one-year-renewable-contract
.
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the
University of Pretoria invite applications for the vacancy Assistant Director.
Apply online: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4168-vacancy-centre-for-human-rights-assistant-director-operations-one-year-renewable-contract
.
www.chr.up.ac.za
August 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
[Vacancy]
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the
University of Pretoria invite applications for the vacancy Assistant Director.
Apply online: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4168-vacancy-centre-for-human-rights-assistant-director-operations-one-year-renewable-contract
.
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the
University of Pretoria invite applications for the vacancy Assistant Director.
Apply online: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4168-vacancy-centre-for-human-rights-assistant-director-operations-one-year-renewable-contract
.
Join the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters for a webinar exploring Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Politics of Criminalisation, a new book edited by Dr Satang Nabaneh .
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www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Invitation to Webinar: Female genital mutilation in Africa: Politics of criminalisation
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August 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Join the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters for a webinar exploring Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Politics of Criminalisation, a new book edited by Dr Satang Nabaneh .
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
[Call for Papers]
The African Coalition for Academic Freedom is inviting academic staff across the continent to take part in a dialogue on academic freedom in Africa.
12–14 November 2025 | Deadline: 31 August 2025 |
Submit to: info@acafafrica.org
acafafrica.org/event/confer...
The African Coalition for Academic Freedom is inviting academic staff across the continent to take part in a dialogue on academic freedom in Africa.
12–14 November 2025 | Deadline: 31 August 2025 |
Submit to: info@acafafrica.org
acafafrica.org/event/confer...
DEADLINE EXTENSION – 31ST AUGUST 2025 CONFERENCE ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN AFRICA FOR ACADEMIC STAFF ASSOCIATIONS 20...
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August 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM
[Call for Papers]
The African Coalition for Academic Freedom is inviting academic staff across the continent to take part in a dialogue on academic freedom in Africa.
12–14 November 2025 | Deadline: 31 August 2025 |
Submit to: info@acafafrica.org
acafafrica.org/event/confer...
The African Coalition for Academic Freedom is inviting academic staff across the continent to take part in a dialogue on academic freedom in Africa.
12–14 November 2025 | Deadline: 31 August 2025 |
Submit to: info@acafafrica.org
acafafrica.org/event/confer...
[Happening Today]
The International Conference of the 34th Christof Heyns #AfricanMoot explores statelessness, citizenship & protest, and how we teach African human rights law. #HumanRights #Statelessness #CHRUP #UCTLaw
The International Conference of the 34th Christof Heyns #AfricanMoot explores statelessness, citizenship & protest, and how we teach African human rights law. #HumanRights #Statelessness #CHRUP #UCTLaw
June 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
[Happening Today]
The International Conference of the 34th Christof Heyns #AfricanMoot explores statelessness, citizenship & protest, and how we teach African human rights law. #HumanRights #Statelessness #CHRUP #UCTLaw
The International Conference of the 34th Christof Heyns #AfricanMoot explores statelessness, citizenship & protest, and how we teach African human rights law. #HumanRights #Statelessness #CHRUP #UCTLaw
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👀In case you missed it, the recording of RELX’s SDG Inspiration Day panel is now available.
HURIDOCS ED, Danna Ingleton, joined a powerful conversation on how philanthropy can help build just, inclusive, and accountable institutions.🔥
👉Watch the full session here: huridocs.org/2025/06/huri...
HURIDOCS ED, Danna Ingleton, joined a powerful conversation on how philanthropy can help build just, inclusive, and accountable institutions.🔥
👉Watch the full session here: huridocs.org/2025/06/huri...
HURIDOCS discusses the role of philanthropy in advancing the rule of law at RELX SDG Inspiration Day | HURIDOCS
Our Executive Director highlighted philanthropy's potential role in advancing the rule of law.
huridocs.org
June 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
👀In case you missed it, the recording of RELX’s SDG Inspiration Day panel is now available.
HURIDOCS ED, Danna Ingleton, joined a powerful conversation on how philanthropy can help build just, inclusive, and accountable institutions.🔥
👉Watch the full session here: huridocs.org/2025/06/huri...
HURIDOCS ED, Danna Ingleton, joined a powerful conversation on how philanthropy can help build just, inclusive, and accountable institutions.🔥
👉Watch the full session here: huridocs.org/2025/06/huri...
Two members of parliament in Eswatini are serving 25 and 18 year prison sentences for supporting peaceful calls for reform. Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube stood with the people. Their arrest is a blow to democracy and justice.
Sign petition: www.change.org/p/free-pro-d...
Sign petition: www.change.org/p/free-pro-d...
Sign the Petition
Free Pro-Democracy MPs in Eswatini: Demand the Immediate Release of Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza
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June 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Two members of parliament in Eswatini are serving 25 and 18 year prison sentences for supporting peaceful calls for reform. Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube stood with the people. Their arrest is a blow to democracy and justice.
Sign petition: www.change.org/p/free-pro-d...
Sign petition: www.change.org/p/free-pro-d...
ISLA seeks to appoint a Language Justice Officer to support our work in Francophone West Africa. The Language Justice Officer will be responsible for language justice, providing translation and interpretation services for ISLA internally.
Apply online: www.the-isla.org/application-...
Apply online: www.the-isla.org/application-...
Application Form: Language Justice Officer: Feminist Litigation Network (FLN) in Francophone West Africa - ISLA
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June 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
ISLA seeks to appoint a Language Justice Officer to support our work in Francophone West Africa. The Language Justice Officer will be responsible for language justice, providing translation and interpretation services for ISLA internally.
Apply online: www.the-isla.org/application-...
Apply online: www.the-isla.org/application-...
ISLA seeks to appoint a Legal Manager to lead their work in Francophone West Africa. The Legal Manager will lead the Feminist Litigation Network in FWA, establishing and strengthening our partnerships in FWA, and developing a strategy for Network Development in FWA.
www.the-isla.org/fln-in-franc...
www.the-isla.org/fln-in-franc...
FLN in Francophone West Africa Legal Manager - ISLA
www.the-isla.org
June 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
ISLA seeks to appoint a Legal Manager to lead their work in Francophone West Africa. The Legal Manager will lead the Feminist Litigation Network in FWA, establishing and strengthening our partnerships in FWA, and developing a strategy for Network Development in FWA.
www.the-isla.org/fln-in-franc...
www.the-isla.org/fln-in-franc...
Today, @upchr.bsky.social joins the global call to confront the rising threat of hate speech intensified by artificial intelligence and digital platforms.
Read full statement: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
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Press Statement: International Day for Countering Hate Speech
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June 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Today, @upchr.bsky.social joins the global call to confront the rising threat of hate speech intensified by artificial intelligence and digital platforms.
Read full statement: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Read full statement: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Students who have completed their doctoral studies in law at an African University in 2024 are encouraged to submit their theses for consideration for the Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award. The winning thesis will be published by PULP Law Press.
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Call for Submissions: Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award
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June 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Students who have completed their doctoral studies in law at an African University in 2024 are encouraged to submit their theses for consideration for the Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award. The winning thesis will be published by PULP Law Press.
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
[Op-Ed]
In a powerful piece, Tamika Thumbiran reflects on the tragic murder of Olorato Mongale, yet another femicide in a country haunted by its failure to protect women.
Read full Op-Ed: www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-piec...
In a powerful piece, Tamika Thumbiran reflects on the tragic murder of Olorato Mongale, yet another femicide in a country haunted by its failure to protect women.
Read full Op-Ed: www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-piec...
Op-Ed: From Carmichele to Olorato: When the Justice System Forgets, Women Die
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June 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
[Op-Ed]
In a powerful piece, Tamika Thumbiran reflects on the tragic murder of Olorato Mongale, yet another femicide in a country haunted by its failure to protect women.
Read full Op-Ed: www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-piec...
In a powerful piece, Tamika Thumbiran reflects on the tragic murder of Olorato Mongale, yet another femicide in a country haunted by its failure to protect women.
Read full Op-Ed: www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-piec...
The organisers of the 8th International Conference on the Right to Development invites submissions for the upcoming conference under the theme: "Critical Minerals and the Right to Development".
🛑 Deadline for Abstracts: 17 August 2025
For more intel visit: www.chr.up.ac.za/bhr-news-and...
🛑 Deadline for Abstracts: 17 August 2025
For more intel visit: www.chr.up.ac.za/bhr-news-and...
Call for Papers: 8th International Conference on The Right to Development
www.chr.up.ac.za
June 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The organisers of the 8th International Conference on the Right to Development invites submissions for the upcoming conference under the theme: "Critical Minerals and the Right to Development".
🛑 Deadline for Abstracts: 17 August 2025
For more intel visit: www.chr.up.ac.za/bhr-news-and...
🛑 Deadline for Abstracts: 17 August 2025
For more intel visit: www.chr.up.ac.za/bhr-news-and...
@upchr.bsky.social is accepting applications for a training on litigating sexual and reproductive health and rights claims before national and regional mechanisms in Africa.
Apply online before 7 June 2025
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Apply online before 7 June 2025
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Call for Applications: Training on Litigation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights before National and Regional Mechanisms in Africa
www.chr.up.ac.za
June 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
@upchr.bsky.social is accepting applications for a training on litigating sexual and reproductive health and rights claims before national and regional mechanisms in Africa.
Apply online before 7 June 2025
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Apply online before 7 June 2025
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
Join the HRDA Alumni Association for a Specialised Blog Writing Workshop designed to boost your professional writing skills and sharpen your voice on human rights issues in Africa.
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 SAST Platform: Zoom
Register on Zoom - www.chr.up.ac.za/news/latest-...
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 SAST Platform: Zoom
Register on Zoom - www.chr.up.ac.za/news/latest-...
Centre news
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June 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Join the HRDA Alumni Association for a Specialised Blog Writing Workshop designed to boost your professional writing skills and sharpen your voice on human rights issues in Africa.
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 SAST Platform: Zoom
Register on Zoom - www.chr.up.ac.za/news/latest-...
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 SAST Platform: Zoom
Register on Zoom - www.chr.up.ac.za/news/latest-...