The British high commissioner to South Africa reflects on the value of the United Nations for the UK and South Africa to achieve shared objectives
New and ongoing conflicts and rise of authoritarianism undermine vision for universal human rights
Although the rights enshrined in the Declaration have sparked change and transformation globally and here in South Africa, the world continues to face multiple crises
Freedom of conscience and movement cannot be used as a reason
not to wear a mask or to be vaccinated
A new report by Amnesty International has urged governments around the world to prioritise making resources available for the empowerment of women
The 70th anniversary of the declaration is a critical time to reaffirm its importance and guarantee its continued relevance
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Most of Africa is abandoning the death penalty but Botswana — an affluent, landlocked, diamond-exporting state — is among the leading exceptions