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Human rights defenders

Abahlali baseMjondolo killings – 130 civil society organisations demand measures to stop the terror

South Africa

Abahlali baseMjondolo killings – 130 civil society organisations demand measures to stop the terror

By Caroline Velli

The making of an eco-warrior and the struggle to give a community a voice

South Africa

The making of an eco-warrior and the struggle to give a community a voice

By Anneliese Burgess

KZN’s environmental human rights defenders face murder, threats, intimidation — here are their stories

South Africa

KZN’s environmental human rights defenders face murder, threats, intimidation — here are their stories

By Naledi Sikhakhane

This week in civil society — International Anti-Corruption Day, International Human Rights Day and Anti-GBV Webinar

South Africa

This week in civil society — International Anti-Corruption Day, International Human Rights Day and Anti-GBV Webinar

By Lerato Mutsila

Let us stand with the brave and protect human rights defenders — and honour those who have died

Maverick Citizen

Let us stand with the brave and protect human rights defenders — and honour those who have died

By Genevieve Quintal

UN rapporteur Mary Lawlor highlights women’s voices amid human rights struggles in South Africa

South Africa

UN rapporteur Mary Lawlor highlights women’s voices amid human rights struggles in South Africa

By Naledi Sikhakhane

This week in civil society — World Aids Day, 30 Years of Democracy conference and Human Rights Defenders Summit

South Africa

This week in civil society — World Aids Day, 30 Years of Democracy conference and Human Rights Defenders Summit

By Lerato Mutsila

UN Special Rapporteur joins the call for the release of detained Zimbabwean human rights defenders

Africa

UN Special Rapporteur joins the call for the release of detained Zimbabwean human rights defenders

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Optics and reality – the Zimbabwean government’s struggle to whitewash its image while unleashing violence on civilians

Africa

Optics and reality – the Zimbabwean government’s struggle to whitewash its image while unleashing violence on civilians

By Thandekile Moyo

Condemnation and calls for action as Zimbabwean activists detained and allegedly tortured

South Africa

Condemnation and calls for action as Zimbabwean activists detained and allegedly tortured

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Eswatini authorities accused of attempting to silence Justice for Thulani campaign

South Africa

Eswatini authorities accused of attempting to silence Justice for Thulani campaign

By Khulekani Nene

Shot 16 times – another land rights activist murdered, this time in mining-affected North West village

South Africa

Shot 16 times – another land rights activist murdered, this time in mining-affected North West village

By Zukiswa Pikoli