Lawyers for Human Rights
@lhr-sa.bsky.social
Lawyers for Human Rights is a one of South Africa's foremost public interest law and human rights organisations. We are non-profit and non-governmental, and we've been making rights real since 1979.
📢 Press statement | LHR stands with Section27, Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF (MSF) ,Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia - KAAX
In calling for urgent action to stop the unlawful blocking of clinics in Gauteng.
In calling for urgent action to stop the unlawful blocking of clinics in Gauteng.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📢 Press statement | LHR stands with Section27, Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF (MSF) ,Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia - KAAX
In calling for urgent action to stop the unlawful blocking of clinics in Gauteng.
In calling for urgent action to stop the unlawful blocking of clinics in Gauteng.
📣 Today on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, we joined community activists from Freedom Park and Orange Farm to reflect on freedom of expression, the right to information, and the role of journalists in democracy!
Thanks to Amnesty Int SA, Sanef & European Union for their support!
Thanks to Amnesty Int SA, Sanef & European Union for their support!
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📣 Today on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, we joined community activists from Freedom Park and Orange Farm to reflect on freedom of expression, the right to information, and the role of journalists in democracy!
Thanks to Amnesty Int SA, Sanef & European Union for their support!
Thanks to Amnesty Int SA, Sanef & European Union for their support!
📢 Important Notice 📢
Our Immigration Detention Hotline closes today and will reopen on 7 Jan 2026.
If you or someone you know is arrested during this period, you still have rights that must be respected!
Access our pocket booklet here: lhr.org.za/.../your-right…
Our Immigration Detention Hotline closes today and will reopen on 7 Jan 2026.
If you or someone you know is arrested during this period, you still have rights that must be respected!
Access our pocket booklet here: lhr.org.za/.../your-right…
November 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
📢 Important Notice 📢
Our Immigration Detention Hotline closes today and will reopen on 7 Jan 2026.
If you or someone you know is arrested during this period, you still have rights that must be respected!
Access our pocket booklet here: lhr.org.za/.../your-right…
Our Immigration Detention Hotline closes today and will reopen on 7 Jan 2026.
If you or someone you know is arrested during this period, you still have rights that must be respected!
Access our pocket booklet here: lhr.org.za/.../your-right…
📢 We are in Maseru 🇱🇸 for the 46th ACERWC Session 📢
Later today we co-host a side event on the right to a nationality and ending childhood statelessness in Africa.
Grateful to our partners and to UNHCR and Global Alliance to End Statelessness for the support!
Later today we co-host a side event on the right to a nationality and ending childhood statelessness in Africa.
Grateful to our partners and to UNHCR and Global Alliance to End Statelessness for the support!
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📢 We are in Maseru 🇱🇸 for the 46th ACERWC Session 📢
Later today we co-host a side event on the right to a nationality and ending childhood statelessness in Africa.
Grateful to our partners and to UNHCR and Global Alliance to End Statelessness for the support!
Later today we co-host a side event on the right to a nationality and ending childhood statelessness in Africa.
Grateful to our partners and to UNHCR and Global Alliance to End Statelessness for the support!
💜 On Friday, 21 Nov 25, we joined the 15 min laydown at Con Hill in Jhb. A moment of reflection and a reminder of the urgent work still needed to end GBVF!
We remain committed to justice for survivors, accountability and pushing our #notfitforpurpose campaign for a more effective NSP response!
We remain committed to justice for survivors, accountability and pushing our #notfitforpurpose campaign for a more effective NSP response!
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
💜 On Friday, 21 Nov 25, we joined the 15 min laydown at Con Hill in Jhb. A moment of reflection and a reminder of the urgent work still needed to end GBVF!
We remain committed to justice for survivors, accountability and pushing our #notfitforpurpose campaign for a more effective NSP response!
We remain committed to justice for survivors, accountability and pushing our #notfitforpurpose campaign for a more effective NSP response!
📣 #CreateProject in Cape Town📍
We are underway at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl with SANEF, LHR and AISA hosting a two day workshop on safety wellbeing and legal rights in the newsroom.
Journalists are engaging on the pressures facing media today and the need for resilience and accountability!
We are underway at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl with SANEF, LHR and AISA hosting a two day workshop on safety wellbeing and legal rights in the newsroom.
Journalists are engaging on the pressures facing media today and the need for resilience and accountability!
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
📣 #CreateProject in Cape Town📍
We are underway at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl with SANEF, LHR and AISA hosting a two day workshop on safety wellbeing and legal rights in the newsroom.
Journalists are engaging on the pressures facing media today and the need for resilience and accountability!
We are underway at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl with SANEF, LHR and AISA hosting a two day workshop on safety wellbeing and legal rights in the newsroom.
Journalists are engaging on the pressures facing media today and the need for resilience and accountability!
🌿 Today is our Mental Health Day 🌿
We are taking a moment to recharge and reset!
Our offices will reopen on Monday, 24 November 2025.
Take care of yourselves and each other 💜
We are taking a moment to recharge and reset!
Our offices will reopen on Monday, 24 November 2025.
Take care of yourselves and each other 💜
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
🌿 Today is our Mental Health Day 🌿
We are taking a moment to recharge and reset!
Our offices will reopen on Monday, 24 November 2025.
Take care of yourselves and each other 💜
We are taking a moment to recharge and reset!
Our offices will reopen on Monday, 24 November 2025.
Take care of yourselves and each other 💜
💜 LHR stands in solidarity with all who are fighting to end Gender Based Violence and Femicide. 💜 ✊🏿
Our work under the #NotFitForPurpose campaign challenges laws and systems that weaken accountability and silence the voices that must be heard!
Info about our campaign : shorturl.at/n7FDp
Our work under the #NotFitForPurpose campaign challenges laws and systems that weaken accountability and silence the voices that must be heard!
Info about our campaign : shorturl.at/n7FDp
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
💜 LHR stands in solidarity with all who are fighting to end Gender Based Violence and Femicide. 💜 ✊🏿
Our work under the #NotFitForPurpose campaign challenges laws and systems that weaken accountability and silence the voices that must be heard!
Info about our campaign : shorturl.at/n7FDp
Our work under the #NotFitForPurpose campaign challenges laws and systems that weaken accountability and silence the voices that must be heard!
Info about our campaign : shorturl.at/n7FDp
📍Refugee Guide Launch in Cape Town📍
Yesterday we introduced the Refugee Guide to partners and community groups in Cape Town.
The guide strengthens support for asylum seekers and refugees by making information on rights, documentation and services easier to access. ✊🏾
Yesterday we introduced the Refugee Guide to partners and community groups in Cape Town.
The guide strengthens support for asylum seekers and refugees by making information on rights, documentation and services easier to access. ✊🏾
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📍Refugee Guide Launch in Cape Town📍
Yesterday we introduced the Refugee Guide to partners and community groups in Cape Town.
The guide strengthens support for asylum seekers and refugees by making information on rights, documentation and services easier to access. ✊🏾
Yesterday we introduced the Refugee Guide to partners and community groups in Cape Town.
The guide strengthens support for asylum seekers and refugees by making information on rights, documentation and services easier to access. ✊🏾
🚨 SA cannot afford another empty promise in the fight against Gender Based Violence and Femicide. 🚨
The National Council on GBVF Act falls short!
We need transparency, real partnership and a response grounded in the National Strategic Plan.
Fund the NSP Now. Amend the Act. ✊🏿
shorturl.at/HWSU9
The National Council on GBVF Act falls short!
We need transparency, real partnership and a response grounded in the National Strategic Plan.
Fund the NSP Now. Amend the Act. ✊🏿
shorturl.at/HWSU9
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🚨 SA cannot afford another empty promise in the fight against Gender Based Violence and Femicide. 🚨
The National Council on GBVF Act falls short!
We need transparency, real partnership and a response grounded in the National Strategic Plan.
Fund the NSP Now. Amend the Act. ✊🏿
shorturl.at/HWSU9
The National Council on GBVF Act falls short!
We need transparency, real partnership and a response grounded in the National Strategic Plan.
Fund the NSP Now. Amend the Act. ✊🏿
shorturl.at/HWSU9
SANEF, LHR and AmnestySA hosted a two day workshop on 29 and 30 Sep 2025 focused on resilience, accountability and the environment.
Journalists and human rights defenders came together to sharpen safety practices, understand their legal rights and reflect on the pressures shaping the profession.
Journalists and human rights defenders came together to sharpen safety practices, understand their legal rights and reflect on the pressures shaping the profession.
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
SANEF, LHR and AmnestySA hosted a two day workshop on 29 and 30 Sep 2025 focused on resilience, accountability and the environment.
Journalists and human rights defenders came together to sharpen safety practices, understand their legal rights and reflect on the pressures shaping the profession.
Journalists and human rights defenders came together to sharpen safety practices, understand their legal rights and reflect on the pressures shaping the profession.
📣 Join us in Gqeberha! 📣
SANEF, LHR & Amnesty SA host a 2-day #CreateProject workshop on resilient journalism, safety, wellbeing & legal rights.
A space to pause, share, and gain tools for safer, stronger reporting. More details on the poster!
SANEF, LHR & Amnesty SA host a 2-day #CreateProject workshop on resilient journalism, safety, wellbeing & legal rights.
A space to pause, share, and gain tools for safer, stronger reporting. More details on the poster!
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
📣 Join us in Gqeberha! 📣
SANEF, LHR & Amnesty SA host a 2-day #CreateProject workshop on resilient journalism, safety, wellbeing & legal rights.
A space to pause, share, and gain tools for safer, stronger reporting. More details on the poster!
SANEF, LHR & Amnesty SA host a 2-day #CreateProject workshop on resilient journalism, safety, wellbeing & legal rights.
A space to pause, share, and gain tools for safer, stronger reporting. More details on the poster!
LHR welcomes a landmark victory !
The High Court has ruled that denying Nthabiseng Mokoena gender‑affirming care and recognition was unfair discrimination!
The DCS must now provide treatment, respect her identity and ensure her safety ✊
Judgment: shorturl.at/2plbk
The High Court has ruled that denying Nthabiseng Mokoena gender‑affirming care and recognition was unfair discrimination!
The DCS must now provide treatment, respect her identity and ensure her safety ✊
Judgment: shorturl.at/2plbk
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
LHR welcomes a landmark victory !
The High Court has ruled that denying Nthabiseng Mokoena gender‑affirming care and recognition was unfair discrimination!
The DCS must now provide treatment, respect her identity and ensure her safety ✊
Judgment: shorturl.at/2plbk
The High Court has ruled that denying Nthabiseng Mokoena gender‑affirming care and recognition was unfair discrimination!
The DCS must now provide treatment, respect her identity and ensure her safety ✊
Judgment: shorturl.at/2plbk
Press Statement | LHR Deeply Disappointed
Once again, justice is delayed!
Despite repeated court orders, the directors of Integrated Business Supply continue to defy the Labour Court’s rulings, leaving Mr Vusimusi Hlope unemployed since 2021.
Once again, justice is delayed!
Despite repeated court orders, the directors of Integrated Business Supply continue to defy the Labour Court’s rulings, leaving Mr Vusimusi Hlope unemployed since 2021.
November 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Press Statement | LHR Deeply Disappointed
Once again, justice is delayed!
Despite repeated court orders, the directors of Integrated Business Supply continue to defy the Labour Court’s rulings, leaving Mr Vusimusi Hlope unemployed since 2021.
Once again, justice is delayed!
Despite repeated court orders, the directors of Integrated Business Supply continue to defy the Labour Court’s rulings, leaving Mr Vusimusi Hlope unemployed since 2021.
📍Today, LHR is before the Supreme Court of Appeal representing 400 families from Kanana Village!
The Court will decide whether private land can be expropriated to protect a community’s right to housing and dignity — a case that could redefine land justice in South Africa!✊🏾
The Court will decide whether private land can be expropriated to protect a community’s right to housing and dignity — a case that could redefine land justice in South Africa!✊🏾
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📍Today, LHR is before the Supreme Court of Appeal representing 400 families from Kanana Village!
The Court will decide whether private land can be expropriated to protect a community’s right to housing and dignity — a case that could redefine land justice in South Africa!✊🏾
The Court will decide whether private land can be expropriated to protect a community’s right to housing and dignity — a case that could redefine land justice in South Africa!✊🏾
📍Press statement | LHR in Constitutional Court today 📍
We appear as amicus for the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town in DG Home Affairs v AI and Others.
We assist the Court on how the Refugees Act should be applied when new risks arise in a person’s home country!
We appear as amicus for the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town in DG Home Affairs v AI and Others.
We assist the Court on how the Refugees Act should be applied when new risks arise in a person’s home country!
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
📍Press statement | LHR in Constitutional Court today 📍
We appear as amicus for the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town in DG Home Affairs v AI and Others.
We assist the Court on how the Refugees Act should be applied when new risks arise in a person’s home country!
We appear as amicus for the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town in DG Home Affairs v AI and Others.
We assist the Court on how the Refugees Act should be applied when new risks arise in a person’s home country!
📍LHR at the Supreme Court of Appeal📍
On 3–4 Nov 2025, LHR appeared as amicus curiae in Various Parties obo Minors v Anglo American SA, on behalf of SALC and Amnesty International.
The case seeks justice for Kabwe (Zambia) communities still suffering from lead poisoning decades after mining ended!!
On 3–4 Nov 2025, LHR appeared as amicus curiae in Various Parties obo Minors v Anglo American SA, on behalf of SALC and Amnesty International.
The case seeks justice for Kabwe (Zambia) communities still suffering from lead poisoning decades after mining ended!!
November 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
📍LHR at the Supreme Court of Appeal📍
On 3–4 Nov 2025, LHR appeared as amicus curiae in Various Parties obo Minors v Anglo American SA, on behalf of SALC and Amnesty International.
The case seeks justice for Kabwe (Zambia) communities still suffering from lead poisoning decades after mining ended!!
On 3–4 Nov 2025, LHR appeared as amicus curiae in Various Parties obo Minors v Anglo American SA, on behalf of SALC and Amnesty International.
The case seeks justice for Kabwe (Zambia) communities still suffering from lead poisoning decades after mining ended!!
PRESS STATEMENT: DELINQUENT DIRECTORS FACE JAIL
LHR and CWAO will represent Mr Vusimusi Hlope as three directors of Integrated Business Supply appear in the Johannesburg Labour Court on 11 Nov for defying a court order.
LHR and CWAO will represent Mr Vusimusi Hlope as three directors of Integrated Business Supply appear in the Johannesburg Labour Court on 11 Nov for defying a court order.
November 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
PRESS STATEMENT: DELINQUENT DIRECTORS FACE JAIL
LHR and CWAO will represent Mr Vusimusi Hlope as three directors of Integrated Business Supply appear in the Johannesburg Labour Court on 11 Nov for defying a court order.
LHR and CWAO will represent Mr Vusimusi Hlope as three directors of Integrated Business Supply appear in the Johannesburg Labour Court on 11 Nov for defying a court order.
📍Refugee Guide Launch | Polokwane📍
Yesterday, LHR launched the Refugee Guide - a practical tool to help asylum seekers and refugees navigate SA’s asylum system.
The launch brought together partners and communities to reaffirm our shared commitment to dignity, access, and collaboration!
Yesterday, LHR launched the Refugee Guide - a practical tool to help asylum seekers and refugees navigate SA’s asylum system.
The launch brought together partners and communities to reaffirm our shared commitment to dignity, access, and collaboration!
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📍Refugee Guide Launch | Polokwane📍
Yesterday, LHR launched the Refugee Guide - a practical tool to help asylum seekers and refugees navigate SA’s asylum system.
The launch brought together partners and communities to reaffirm our shared commitment to dignity, access, and collaboration!
Yesterday, LHR launched the Refugee Guide - a practical tool to help asylum seekers and refugees navigate SA’s asylum system.
The launch brought together partners and communities to reaffirm our shared commitment to dignity, access, and collaboration!
📍LHR in Musina📍
On 5 Nov, ahead of our Refugee Guide launch in PLK, we visited Musina to engage with key partners - IOM, Future Families, and UNHCR.
Together, we explored ways to strengthen collaboration and ensure access to info, protection, and dignity for all seeking refuge in South Africa. ✊🏾
On 5 Nov, ahead of our Refugee Guide launch in PLK, we visited Musina to engage with key partners - IOM, Future Families, and UNHCR.
Together, we explored ways to strengthen collaboration and ensure access to info, protection, and dignity for all seeking refuge in South Africa. ✊🏾
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
📍LHR in Musina📍
On 5 Nov, ahead of our Refugee Guide launch in PLK, we visited Musina to engage with key partners - IOM, Future Families, and UNHCR.
Together, we explored ways to strengthen collaboration and ensure access to info, protection, and dignity for all seeking refuge in South Africa. ✊🏾
On 5 Nov, ahead of our Refugee Guide launch in PLK, we visited Musina to engage with key partners - IOM, Future Families, and UNHCR.
Together, we explored ways to strengthen collaboration and ensure access to info, protection, and dignity for all seeking refuge in South Africa. ✊🏾
Press statement | Huge win for the Rabie Ridge community!
The SCA ruled that the City of Joburg acted unlawfully in its 2023 evictions — old “anti-land invasion” orders may not be misused to strip constitutional rights!
This case is a testament to our mission of Making Rights Real!
✊🏿
The SCA ruled that the City of Joburg acted unlawfully in its 2023 evictions — old “anti-land invasion” orders may not be misused to strip constitutional rights!
This case is a testament to our mission of Making Rights Real!
✊🏿
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Press statement | Huge win for the Rabie Ridge community!
The SCA ruled that the City of Joburg acted unlawfully in its 2023 evictions — old “anti-land invasion” orders may not be misused to strip constitutional rights!
This case is a testament to our mission of Making Rights Real!
✊🏿
The SCA ruled that the City of Joburg acted unlawfully in its 2023 evictions — old “anti-land invasion” orders may not be misused to strip constitutional rights!
This case is a testament to our mission of Making Rights Real!
✊🏿
Press Statement | Lawyers for Human Rights Welcomes Landmark Judgment Interdicting Operation Dudula
The court affirmed that no one is above the law - a reminder that "isidima", our shared human dignity, knows no borders.
Read the Judgement here: www.lhr.org.za/lhr-news/pre...
The court affirmed that no one is above the law - a reminder that "isidima", our shared human dignity, knows no borders.
Read the Judgement here: www.lhr.org.za/lhr-news/pre...
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Press Statement | Lawyers for Human Rights Welcomes Landmark Judgment Interdicting Operation Dudula
The court affirmed that no one is above the law - a reminder that "isidima", our shared human dignity, knows no borders.
Read the Judgement here: www.lhr.org.za/lhr-news/pre...
The court affirmed that no one is above the law - a reminder that "isidima", our shared human dignity, knows no borders.
Read the Judgement here: www.lhr.org.za/lhr-news/pre...
📍 We’re coming to Polokwane!📍
Join Lawyers for Human Rights for the launch of “Seeking Refuge: A Practical Guide for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in South Africa.”
Date: Thursday, 6 Nov 2025
⏰ 09:30–15:30
📍 Royal Hotel, Polokwane
RSVP: carol@lhr.org.za | mpho@lhr.org.za
Join Lawyers for Human Rights for the launch of “Seeking Refuge: A Practical Guide for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in South Africa.”
Date: Thursday, 6 Nov 2025
⏰ 09:30–15:30
📍 Royal Hotel, Polokwane
RSVP: carol@lhr.org.za | mpho@lhr.org.za
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
📍 We’re coming to Polokwane!📍
Join Lawyers for Human Rights for the launch of “Seeking Refuge: A Practical Guide for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in South Africa.”
Date: Thursday, 6 Nov 2025
⏰ 09:30–15:30
📍 Royal Hotel, Polokwane
RSVP: carol@lhr.org.za | mpho@lhr.org.za
Join Lawyers for Human Rights for the launch of “Seeking Refuge: A Practical Guide for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in South Africa.”
Date: Thursday, 6 Nov 2025
⏰ 09:30–15:30
📍 Royal Hotel, Polokwane
RSVP: carol@lhr.org.za | mpho@lhr.org.za
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚨
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 AM
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚨