19 Nov 2018
Articles and Opinions
CSO STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI...
FOCUSSING ON CIVIL, POLITICAL and ECONOMIC RIGHTS Presented at the 63rd session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights Chair, honourable Commissioners of the AComHPR, State delegates, representatives of National Human Rights Institutions, members of Civil Society Organisations…
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13 Nov 2018
Focus countries
Publication: Reflecting on the Closing of Civic Spaces in Southern Africa...
Reflecting on the Closing of Civic Spaces and its Impact on Marginalised Groups in Southern Africa 2018 marks the 20th anniversary since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the landmark Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and…
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31 Oct 2018
Articles and Opinions
Botswana Court Decision amounts to a Step in the Right Direction in ensuring the...
The recent decision of the Botswana Court of Appeal in the case of GMJ v Attorney General clarifying the limits of the law regarding the prescription of medical negligence claims, is an important decision, not only in general, but as…
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31 Oct 2018
Articles and Opinions
Dynamic African Human Rights Defender wins UN Human Rights Award 2018...
SALC extends its hearty congratulations to a prolific young woman human rights defender, Rebeca Gyumi, for receiving the well-deserved UN Human Rights Award for 2018 in recognition of her work in advancing the rights of girl children. Rebeca is the…
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29 Oct 2018
Articles and Opinions
NEWS RELEASE: Botswana Court of Appeal Clarifies the Limits of Prescription in M...
The Botswana Court of Appeal, in the case of GMJ v Attorney General has issued a decision upholding an appeal against the decision of the High Court to dismiss a claim for damages for medical negligence on the grounds that…
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26 Oct 2018
Articles and Opinions
CSO recommendation to reconsider Egypt as host state for the 64th Ordinary Sessi...
A letter to the Chair of African Commission on Human and People's Rights on CSO's recommendation to reconsider Egypt as host state for the 64th Ordinary Session. Find the letter here.
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