For the few black people who ‘make it’ to justice, there are many more who struggle to access their basic human rights
South Africans celebrate Human Rights Day without reference to the responsibilities that accompany those rights
There are wars in Africa and Asia and some are rarely commented on in the media, so why is Ukraine different?
Government structures in South Africa have been shown to host the greatest, albeit subtle, homophobia towards black gay men
Democratic countries that are committed to human rights must take decisive action to pressure India to quell its abuses and protect minority communities.
Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara is about the presence of resources, especially phosphates that make up 72% of the world’s reserves. Phosphate is used in fertiliser, a key element in agriculture, giving Morocco a tight grip over world food production.
The M&G has a responsibility to deplatform dehumanising views, to advocate for free speech but not allow hate speech
Two M&G articles defending trans-exclusionary views draw on the insidious anti-trans rhetoric flourishing in the UK, but ignore our country’s constitutional protections
After more than a decade of violent repression and undemocratic rule that emerged after the 2009 ouster of Manuel Zelaya, a new leader takes the reins of the Central American nation
Freedom of conscience and movement cannot be used as a reason
not to wear a mask or to be vaccinated
Here’s how the EU is continuing to support women and girls worldwide
Civil society has called for an investigation into King Mswati’s alleged crimes against humanity
As part of the 40th anniversary of the Canon Collins Trust, Justice Mavedzenge spoke to Albie Sachs about the legacy of apartheid-era legal activism for Southern Africa
By adopting sound grazing practices livestock owners get access to markets in a foot-and-mouth disease red zone near the Kruger National Park
The UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment says conservation doesn’t mean ‘pristine wilderness’, free from human inhabitants
The Life Esidimeni tragedy is a stark illustration of how people’s socioeconomic standing affects the mental health services they are able to access
South Africa’s laws allow the government to implement mandatory Covid vaccinations but, if it chooses this path, it must do so responsibly
The organisation argues that the Copyright Act is unconstitutional because it violates the human rights of blind people. The case will be heard on 21 September
Water is central to human life and cuts across the sustainable development goals water
Internet blackouts not only infringe on people’s human rights, but also cost companies and the economy billions, as evinced by MTN’s shutdown in Eswatini
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A police officer has fled the country after making allegations of human rights abuses
Women and girls continue to fight for their human rights and wellbeing, generations after they were recognised
In Parliament on Thursday, the police minister and national police commissioner lamented that officers had become hesitant to execute their duties
Children are being deprived not only of education, but also nutrition. Governments and the international community must secure these inalienable rights
Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent
King Mswati summons the nation to dialogue but avoids democratic engagement as death toll rises
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African families as allies for the human rights of LGBTQI+ and gender-diverse persons
For weeks protests in eSwatini have raged, and dozens of people have been killed. But what is life like for those demanding democracy in the monarchy?
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An investigation found that the City of Johannesburg had not provided sufficient municipal services
Because the government ignores legitimate complaints and softer forms of protest, and only protest action yields results, we have learned that power trumps the law, despite what the constitution claims. A human rights court could be an answer
Africa is nowhere near achieving the promises of the African Charter, which only underscores its importance
As the August 2021 elections loom, activists fear a renewed crack down on human rights