JUSTICE Minister Dullah Omar launched Human Rights Week in Johannesburg on Monday, saying that political killings and the high crime rate are a reflection of the scant regard for human rights. Omar added that high levels of intolerance continue in the country despite having a “human rights friendly” Constitution. Human Rights Week runs until Human Rights Day, next Monday March 21, previously known as Sharpeville Day. It commemorates March 21 1960, when 69 people were shot dead during a pass demonstration at Sharpeville police station.