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Jason Mwanza protests in front of the very same Freedom Statue in Lusaka where Hakainde Hichilema protested before he became the president of Zambia. Mwanza has been detained for his lone protest.
ARRESTS

Zambian government leaves human rights on death row

Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia

  • Sishuwa Sishuwa
6 min read
Photo: Vlada and Kostiantyn Liberov
20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL

Ukraine embassy in SA hosts historic documentary screening 

Photojournalist Mstyslav Chernov shares the siege of Mariupol with the world

  • Partner Content
2 min read
Ine Van Severen – CIVICUS, Athandiwe Saba – Mail & Guardian, Thabiso Mogapi – Action for Social Justice, Lysa John – CIVICUS, Corlett Letlojane – HURISA.
HUMAN RIGHTS

Civic space and human rights in South Africa and globally 

‘More than ever before the relevance of civil society and community mobilisation and action is so apparent’

  • Special Reports
7 min read
Hosting the World Cup serves to strengthen the social ties between nations in that it enhances cross-cultural interaction and promotes international understanding. Photo: Supplied
BRAZIL

Fifa does little to stop abuses in countries who host the World Cup

After the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Fifa set up a human rights panel with the intention of stopping abuse and exploitation

  • Karabo Mokgonyana
6 min read